Model Photosynthesis light and dark reactions

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What is the role of CO2 in photosynthesis?

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CO2 (carbon dioxide) is a reactant in the process of photosynthesis.

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What are the energy-rich molecules produced during photosynthesis?

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ATP and NADPH are the energy-rich molecules produced during photosynthesis that act like rechargeable batteries.

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Is C6H12O6 a carbohydrate?

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True, C6H12O6 is a carbohydrate.

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What are the products of the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?

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The products are ATP, NADPH, and Oxygen.

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Is C6H12O6 a glucose molecule?

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True, C6H12O6 is a glucose molecule.

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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 are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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The two main stages are the light-dependent reactions and the light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle).

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Where do the light-dependent reactions occur?

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The light-dependent reactions occur in the thylakoid membranes of chloroplasts.

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What is the main purpose of the light-dependent reactions?

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The main purpose is to convert solar energy into chemical energy (ATP and NADPH) and produce oxygen as a byproduct.

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What is the Calvin cycle?

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The Calvin cycle is the light-independent reaction of photosynthesis that uses ATP and NADPH to convert CO2 into glucose.