Review #5: Photosynthesis

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What organelle absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis?

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Chloroplast

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Which gas is removed from the atmosphere and is a reactant during photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide

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What is the correct equation for photosynthesis?

Back

CO₂ + light + H₂O → O₂ + Sugar

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What is a heterotroph?

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An organism that cannot produce its own food and relies on other organisms for nutrition.

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What do plants use to get energy for photosynthesis?

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Sunlight

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What is the primary product of photosynthesis?

Back

Sugar (glucose)

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What role does water play in photosynthesis?

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Water is a reactant that provides electrons and protons.

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What is the byproduct of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen

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What is the function of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy.

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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).