Photosynthesis Review

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What colors of light does chlorophyll absorb the most?

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Chlorophyll absorbs a higher percentage of red and blue light.

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Which color of light is not utilized by chlorophyll pigments?

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Green light is not used by chlorophyll pigments.

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What is the primary function of photosynthesis in plants?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants make food for themselves.

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Where in the plant does photosynthesis primarily occur?

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Photosynthesis takes place in the leaves.

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What is the dark reaction in photosynthesis?

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In the dark reaction, ATP (energy) is used to combine Hydrogen, Carbon, and Oxygen to make glucose (C6H12O6).

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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 role does sunlight play in photosynthesis?

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Sunlight provides the energy needed for photosynthesis to occur.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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The two main stages of photosynthesis are the light-dependent reactions and the light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle).

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What is the significance of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the pigment that captures light energy for photosynthesis.

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What is produced as a byproduct of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen is produced as a byproduct of photosynthesis.