Photosynthesis

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What are the reactants of photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide and water.

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Which colors of light does chlorophyll absorb the most?

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Red and blue.

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What gas is removed from the atmosphere during photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide.

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What is the function of NADPH and ATP in photosynthesis?

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They are short term energy carriers.

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Where are chloroplasts found?

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In the cells of leaves.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What is the main product of photosynthesis?

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Glucose (sugar).

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What role does sunlight play in photosynthesis?

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It provides the energy needed for the process.

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What is chlorophyll?

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A green pigment found in plants that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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