Photosynthesis - Biology

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What is the primary organelle where photosynthesis occurs in eukaryotic cells?

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Chloroplast

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What are the stacks of thylakoids in chloroplasts called?

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Grana

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What are the two main products released during photosynthesis?

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Oxygen (O2) and glucose

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What is the function of xylem in plants?

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Carries water up from the roots, through the stem, and to the leaves.

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What is the composition of the plant cell wall?

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Carbohydrates, specifically cellulose.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, to drive the photosynthesis process.

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What is the overall equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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Light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle (light-independent reactions).

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Where do the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis take place?

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In the thylakoid membranes of the chloroplasts.

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What is produced during the light-dependent reactions?

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ATP, NADPH, and oxygen.