Photosynthesis Concept Check

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Glucose and oxygen.

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What is the correct equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO₂ + 6H₂O → 6O₂ + C₆H₁₂O₆

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Where do the light dependent reactions occur in the chloroplast?

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Thylakoid membrane.

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How does water travel up xylem tubes to reach the leaves?

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Capillary action.

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What is released as a byproduct during the light dependent reactions?

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Oxygen.

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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 role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, to convert it into chemical energy.

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What is the significance of glucose in photosynthesis?

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Glucose serves as an energy source for plants and is a building block for growth.

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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 the function of the stroma in chloroplasts?

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The stroma is the fluid-filled space where the light-independent reactions occur.