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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen and glucose.

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Which organisms perform photosynthesis?

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Only autotrophs.

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In a light-dependent reaction, what is produced along with oxygen?

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ATP.

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Where are chloroplasts located in a plant?

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In the leaves.

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What is the ultimate original source of energy for living things?

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The Sun.

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What is photosynthesis?

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

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What role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight, which is essential for the photosynthesis process.

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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).

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2.

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What is the function of water in photosynthesis?

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Water provides electrons and protons for the light-dependent reactions and is split to release oxygen.