Photosynthesis Review

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What is the primary energy storage molecule in living organisms?

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ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) is the primary energy storage molecule in living organisms.

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What term describes organisms that can produce their own food through photosynthesis?

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Autotrophs are organisms that can produce their own food through photosynthesis.

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What is the shape of palisade mesophyll cells that maximizes light capture?

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Palisade mesophyll cells are cylindrical in shape to maximize light capture.

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What is the function of phloem in plants?

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Phloem carries sugars and nutrients away from the leaf to other parts of the plant for growth or storage.

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What is the role of the waxy cuticle on a leaf?

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The waxy cuticle helps keep water inside the leaf.

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What is the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy.

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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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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 is the main pigment involved in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the main pigment involved in photosynthesis.

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What is produced as a byproduct of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen (O2) is produced as a byproduct of photosynthesis.