Photosynthesis

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What do plants release during photosynthesis?

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Oxygen

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Which organelle is the site of photosynthesis?

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Chloroplast

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What is the correct equation for photosynthesis?

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CO₂ + light + H₂O → O₂ + Sugar

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Which organisms perform photosynthesis?

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Only Autotrophs

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What is the pigment in chloroplasts that performs photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll

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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 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 from the blue and red wavelengths, to drive the photosynthesis process.

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What is the primary source of energy for photosynthesis?

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Sunlight.

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What are autotrophs?

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Organisms that produce their own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis.