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

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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 Calvin Cycle (light-independent reactions).

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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 chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is a green pigment that absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, which is essential for the photosynthesis process.

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What are the reactants of photosynthesis?

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The reactants of photosynthesis are carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O).

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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The products of photosynthesis are glucose (C6H12O6) and oxygen (O2).

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What is the significance of the light-dependent reactions?

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The light-dependent reactions convert solar energy into chemical energy in the form of ATP and NADPH, and they produce oxygen as a byproduct.

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What is the Calvin Cycle?

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The Calvin Cycle is a series of biochemical reactions that occur in the stroma of chloroplasts, where carbon dioxide is fixed into glucose using ATP and NADPH produced in the light-dependent reactions.

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What is the function of water in photosynthesis?

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Water provides electrons that replace those lost by chlorophyll during the light-dependent reactions and is also a source of hydrogen ions.

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What is the role of carbon dioxide in photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide is used in the Calvin Cycle to produce glucose.