Photosynthesis

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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 from the sun into chemical energy in the form of glucose, using carbon dioxide and water.

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What do plants produce during photosynthesis?

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Plants produce oxygen and glucose during photosynthesis.

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What is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis, which absorbs light energy.

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Where does photosynthesis occur in plant cells?

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Photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells.

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What is the role of sunlight in photosynthesis?

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Sunlight provides the energy needed to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What gas do plants take in for photosynthesis?

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Plants take in carbon dioxide from the air for photosynthesis.

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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

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Why is photosynthesis important for life on Earth?

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Photosynthesis is important because it produces oxygen, which is essential for the survival of most living organisms, 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 do light-dependent reactions produce?

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Light-dependent reactions produce ATP and NADPH, which are energy carriers used in the Calvin cycle.