Photosynthesis

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What is the ultimate ORIGINAL source of energy for living things?

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Sun

Front

Where does the light independent reaction take place?

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Stroma

Front

What is the function of NADPH and ATP?

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They are short term energy carriers.

Front

What process occurs when light energy is captured in autotrophs and converted into sugar?

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Photosynthesis

Front

Which of the following light color is absorbed by plants?

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Red

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What is photosynthesis?

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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 are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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Light-dependent reactions and light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle).

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, primarily in the blue and red wavelengths.

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Glucose and oxygen.

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2.