🤗HW23: 11.10

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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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What are the main reactants of photosynthesis?

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The main reactants of photosynthesis are carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O).

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What is the primary product of photosynthesis?

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The primary product of photosynthesis is glucose (C6H12O6), along with oxygen (O2) as a byproduct.

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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

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What role do chloroplasts play in photosynthesis?

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Chloroplasts are the organelles in plant cells where photosynthesis occurs; they contain chlorophyll, which captures light energy.

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What is chlorophyll?

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Chlorophyll is a green pigment found in plants that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis.

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What is the significance of photosynthesis to life on Earth?

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Photosynthesis is crucial because it produces oxygen, which is essential for most life forms, and it is the foundation of the food chain.

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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 happens during the light-dependent reactions?

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During the light-dependent reactions, light energy is converted into chemical energy in the form of ATP and NADPH, and oxygen is released.

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What occurs during the Calvin cycle?

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During the Calvin cycle, ATP and NADPH produced in the light-dependent reactions are used to convert carbon dioxide into glucose.