Photosynthesis

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What is Photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy, usually from the sun, into chemical energy in the form of glucose, using carbon dioxide and water.

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Which organisms perform Photosynthesis?

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Only Autotrophs.

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What are the main products of Photosynthesis?

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The main products of photosynthesis are glucose and oxygen.

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What is the equation for Photosynthesis?

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light + carbon dioxide + water --> glucose + oxygen.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in Photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is a green pigment found in chloroplasts that absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, which is essential for photosynthesis.

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What is the stroma in a chloroplast?

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The stroma is the fluid-filled space surrounding the thylakoids in chloroplasts where the Calvin cycle occurs.

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What are thylakoids?

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Thylakoids are membrane-bound compartments inside chloroplasts that contain chlorophyll and are the site of the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis.

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What gas do plants take in during Photosynthesis?

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Plants take in carbon dioxide during photosynthesis.

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What gas do plants release during Photosynthesis?

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Plants release oxygen during photosynthesis.

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What are the reactants of Photosynthesis?

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The reactants of photosynthesis are carbon dioxide, water, and light energy.