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 is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the green pigment found in chloroplasts that absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, to drive the photosynthesis process.

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What are the main products of photosynthesis?

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

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What is the overall equation for photosynthesis?

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

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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 light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle).

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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 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, releasing oxygen as a byproduct.

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What is the Calvin cycle?

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The Calvin cycle is the light-independent stage of photosynthesis where carbon dioxide is fixed into glucose using ATP and NADPH produced in the light-dependent reactions.

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What is the chemical formula for glucose?

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C6H12O6.

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What is the chemical formula for carbon dioxide?

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CO2.