Photosynthesis

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What is the pigment in chloroplasts that performs photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll

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What is the ultimate ORIGINAL source of energy for living things?

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Sun

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

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Photosynthesis

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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Light reactions and Calvin cycle

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Where do the light reactions of photosynthesis take place?

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In the thylakoid membranes of chloroplasts

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What is produced during the light reactions of photosynthesis?

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ATP, NADPH, and Oxygen

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What is the role of ATP in photosynthesis?

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ATP provides energy for the Calvin cycle to synthesize glucose.

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What is the role of NADPH in photosynthesis?

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NADPH provides reducing power for the conversion of carbon dioxide to glucose.

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What is the main product of the Calvin cycle?

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Glucose

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy -> C6H12O6 + 6O2