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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Where does photosynthesis occur in plants?

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Photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells.

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What are the main products of photosynthesis?

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The main products of photosynthesis are glucose and oxygen.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is a pigment found in chloroplasts that absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, which is essential for photosynthesis.

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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

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What gas do plants take in during photosynthesis?

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Plants take in carbon dioxide (CO2) during photosynthesis.

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What gas do plants release during photosynthesis?

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Plants release oxygen (O2) during photosynthesis.

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What is the significance of stomata in photosynthesis?

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Stomata are small openings on the surface of leaves that allow for the exchange of gases; they enable carbon dioxide to enter and oxygen to exit.

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What is the light-dependent reaction in photosynthesis?

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The light-dependent reactions are the first stage of photosynthesis, occurring in the thylakoid membranes, where light energy is converted into ATP and NADPH.

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What is the light-independent reaction (Calvin Cycle) in photosynthesis?

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The light-independent reactions, or Calvin Cycle, occur in the stroma of chloroplasts, where ATP and NADPH are used to convert carbon dioxide into glucose.