What is photosynthesis?
Photosynthesis

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose, using carbon dioxide and water.
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What pigment is primarily responsible for photosynthesis in plants?
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Chlorophyll is the pigment primarily responsible for photosynthesis, as it absorbs light energy.
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Why do most plants appear green?
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Most plants appear green because chlorophyll reflects green light.
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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 is the main product of photosynthesis?
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The main products of photosynthesis are glucose and oxygen.
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What is the role of sunlight in photosynthesis?
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Sunlight provides the energy needed to drive the chemical reactions that convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.
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What is the difference between autotrophs and heterotrophs?
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Autotrophs are organisms that produce their own food (e.g., plants), while heterotrophs are organisms that consume other organisms for food (e.g., animals).
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