3.5 Photosynthesis

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What is the driving force behind the enzyme ATP Synthase?

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The H+ gradient.

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Which organisms do not undergo photosynthesis?

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Mushrooms.

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What is the pigment in chloroplasts that performs photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll.

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What is the overall chemical reaction for photosynthesis?

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6CO₂ + 6H₂O → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂.

Front

What is the chemical formula for glucose?

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C₆H₁₂O₆.

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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 are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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Light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle (light-independent reactions).

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Where does photosynthesis occur in plant cells?

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In the chloroplasts.

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What role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, to drive the photosynthesis process.

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Glucose and oxygen.