Photosynthesis

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What pigment absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the pigment that absorbs sunlight, allowing plants to convert light energy into chemical energy.

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What are the reactants needed for photosynthesis?

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The reactants for photosynthesis are light, water, and carbon dioxide.

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What is the fluid-like substance found inside the chloroplast?

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The fluid-like substance inside the chloroplast is called Stroma.

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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The products of photosynthesis are oxygen and glucose.

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Where do the light-dependent reactions occur?

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The light-dependent reactions occur in the thylakoid membrane of the chloroplast.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll captures light energy from the sun, which is essential for the process of photosynthesis.

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What is the overall equation for photosynthesis?

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The overall equation for photosynthesis is 6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2.

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What is the significance of photosynthesis for life on Earth?

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Photosynthesis is crucial as it produces oxygen and organic compounds, forming the basis of the food chain.

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What are thylakoids?

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Thylakoids are membrane-bound structures within chloroplasts where the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis take place.

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What is the difference between light-dependent and light-independent reactions?

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Light-dependent reactions require light to produce ATP and NADPH, while light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle) use these products to synthesize glucose.