What pigment absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis?
Photosynthesis

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Chlorophyll is the pigment that absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis.
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Why do most plants appear green?
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Most plants appear green because chlorophyll reflects green light.
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Where do the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis occur?
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The light-dependent reactions occur in the thylakoid membrane.
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What substance from the light-dependent reactions is a source of energy for the Calvin Cycle?
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NADPH is the substance from the light-dependent reactions that provides energy for the Calvin Cycle.
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Which molecule is more like a fully charged battery, ADP or ATP?
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ATP is more like a fully charged battery because it has three phosphate groups; breaking and reforming the bonds among them releases energy.
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What is the primary function of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?
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The primary function of chlorophyll in photosynthesis is to capture light energy.
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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?
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The two main stages of photosynthesis are the light-dependent reactions and the light-independent reactions (Calvin Cycle).
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