Photosynthesis

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What is the ultimate starting source of energy on our planet?

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The Sun.

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How do the light-dependent reactions and light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle) work together during photosynthesis?

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The light-dependent reactions capture energy and the light-independent reactions use that energy to make glucose.

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What outputs are made during the Light-Dependent reaction that then move into and become inputs of the Light-Independent reaction (Calvin cycle)?

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ATP & NADPH.

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What are the products of Photosynthesis?

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Glucose and Oxygen.

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Why do plant cells perform Photosynthesis?

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To convert solar energy into glucose molecules.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is 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 role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the pigment that absorbs sunlight, providing the energy needed for photosynthesis.

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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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Where do the light-dependent reactions occur?

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In the thylakoid membranes of the chloroplasts.

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What is the main purpose of the light-dependent reactions?

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To convert solar energy into chemical energy in the form of ATP and NADPH.