Photosynthesis Review

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Which organelle does photosynthesis take place in?

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Chloroplast

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What is the fluid-like substance found inside the chloroplast called?

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Stroma

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What is another name for glucose?

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Sugar

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What pigment absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll

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What is the correct equation for photosynthesis?

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carbon dioxide + water --> oxygen + glucose

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What is the primary function of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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To absorb light energy for converting carbon dioxide and water into glucose.

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What are thylakoids?

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Membrane-bound compartments inside chloroplasts where the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis occur.

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What role do stomata play in photosynthesis?

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They are small openings on the surface of leaves that allow for gas exchange, including the intake of carbon dioxide.

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What is the significance of the light-dependent reactions?

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

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What is produced during the light-dependent reactions?

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Oxygen, ATP, and NADPH.