Photosynthesis vocabulary

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What is the green molecule in chloroplasts that absorbs energy in visible light?

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Chlorophyll is the green molecule in chloroplasts that absorbs blue and red light.

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What is the primary pigment found in chloroplasts?

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Chlorophyll is the primary pigment found in chloroplasts.

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What type of energy is stored in chemical bonds and released through chemical reactions?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in chemical bonds.

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What is the process that converts atmospheric nitrogen into usable nitrogen compounds?

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Nitrogen Fixation is the process that converts atmospheric nitrogen into nitrogen compounds usable by living organisms.

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What is cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is the process of using glucose and oxygen to make ATP.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, which is essential for the process of photosynthesis.

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What are the two forms of chlorophyll?

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The two forms of chlorophyll are chlorophyll a and chlorophyll b.

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What is the function of ATP in cells?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) serves as the energy currency of the cell, providing energy for various cellular processes.

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What is the significance of the stroma in chloroplasts?

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The stroma is the fluid-filled space in chloroplasts where the Calvin cycle occurs, synthesizing glucose.

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What are thylakoids?

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Thylakoids are membrane-bound structures within chloroplasts where the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis take place.