Photosynthesis Review

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What are the reactants of photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide and water.

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In which organelle does photosynthesis occur?

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Chloroplast.

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Why do most plants appear green?

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Because chlorophyll reflects green light.

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What product is produced during the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen.

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From where do plants get the energy they need for photosynthesis?

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From sunlight.

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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 is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, primarily from the blue and red wavelengths, to drive 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 produced during the light-independent reactions?

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Glucose.

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What is the overall equation for photosynthesis?

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