Photosynthesis - 23-24

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What color is not used by chlorophyll pigments?

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Green

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What are the reactants of photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight.

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Where does the oxygen that plants release originally come from?

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Water

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What do light-dependent reactions convert?

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Light energy to chemical energy of ATP and NADPH.

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What is the correct equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO₂ + 6H₂O + sunlight → 6O₂ + C₆H₁₂O₆

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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 role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, primarily from the blue and red wavelengths.

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What is the primary product of photosynthesis?

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Glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆) and oxygen (O₂).

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What is the significance of the light-dependent reactions?

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They capture and convert solar energy into chemical energy (ATP and NADPH).

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What is the role of water in photosynthesis?

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Water provides electrons and protons for the light-dependent reactions and releases oxygen as a byproduct.