Photosynthesis

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What are chloroplasts?

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Specialized structures of plants where food is made.

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What is the pigment in chloroplasts that captures light for photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll.

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What is the primary function of photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis converts light energy into chemical energy (glucose).

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What happens to a plant's sugar production if carbon dioxide is removed from its environment?

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Fewer sugars will be produced.

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How many carbon dioxide molecules are required to produce one glucose molecule?

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6.

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What is the overall equation for photosynthesis?

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

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What role does sunlight play in photosynthesis?

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Sunlight provides the energy needed to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose.

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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 in the plant does photosynthesis primarily occur?

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In the leaves, specifically in the chloroplasts.

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What is the byproduct of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen.