REVIEW - Photosynthesis

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What is the green pigment that helps plants capture/absorb sunlight?

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Chlorophyll

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What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy?

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Photosynthesis

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What is the primary function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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To conduct photosynthesis and produce glucose.

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What gas do plants take in during photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide (CO2)

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What is produced as a byproduct of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen (O2)

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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 role does water play in photosynthesis?

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Water provides electrons and protons for the light-dependent reactions.

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What is ATP and why is it important in photosynthesis?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell, used to power various cellular processes.

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What is ADP and how is it related to ATP?

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ADP (adenosine diphosphate) is formed when ATP loses a phosphate group, releasing energy.

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What structures in plants transport water and nutrients?

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Xylem transports water; phloem transports nutrients.