Photosynthesis

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What is the name for usable energy?

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ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) is the primary energy carrier in cells.

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To release the energy stored in ATP, what must happen?

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The bond between the second and third phosphate must be broken.

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In photosynthesis, is glucose a reactant or product?

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Glucose is a product of photosynthesis.

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How do organisms get ATP?

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Organisms obtain ATP primarily from glucose.

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How do animals get glucose?

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Animals get glucose by eating.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is 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 main products of photosynthesis?

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The main products of photosynthesis are glucose and oxygen.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the pigment that absorbs sunlight, providing the energy needed for photosynthesis.

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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 does photosynthesis occur in plant cells?

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Photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells.