Photosynthesis

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What gas is removed from the atmosphere during photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide is removed from the atmosphere during photosynthesis.

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Which colors of light does chlorophyll absorb most effectively?

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Chlorophyll absorbs a higher percentage of red and blue light.

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What is the role of NADPH and ATP in photosynthesis?

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NADPH and ATP are short-term energy carriers that power the light-dependent reactions.

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Which molecule is more like a fully charged battery, ADP or ATP, and why?

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ATP is more like a fully charged battery because it has three phosphate groups; breaking and reforming the bonds among them releases energy.

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What are the reactants of photosynthesis?

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The reactants of photosynthesis are carbon dioxide and water.

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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.

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What is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis?

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The primary pigment involved in photosynthesis is chlorophyll.

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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 in the plant does photosynthesis primarily occur?

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Photosynthesis primarily 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 (ATP and NADPH) and produce oxygen as a byproduct.