Photosynthesis Review

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Why do plants conduct photosynthesis?

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To make glucose.

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Thylakoids are arranged in stacks called ____.

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Granum.

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What is the main purpose of the light dependent reactions?

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To provide the energy for the Calvin cycle.

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What are the reactants (starting materials) in photosynthesis?

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Light, carbon dioxide, and water.

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Which organelle is responsible for making food (Glucose) using sunlight?

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Chloroplast.

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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 is the role of chlorophyll 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 are the products of photosynthesis?

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Glucose and oxygen.

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What is the Calvin cycle?

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A series of biochemical reactions that take place in the chloroplasts of photosynthetic organisms, converting carbon dioxide and other compounds into glucose.

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What is the significance of light in photosynthesis?

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Light provides the energy needed to drive the reactions that convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose.