Photosynthesis Review

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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CO2 + H2O + light → C6H12O6 + O2

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What kind of sugar do plants create during photosynthesis?

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Glucose

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The fluid-like material that surrounds the stack of thylakoids is called ____

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Stroma

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen and glucose

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The formula for glucose is...

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C6H12O6

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, to convert it into chemical energy.

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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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Where does photosynthesis occur in plant cells?

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In the chloroplasts.

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What is the primary purpose of photosynthesis?

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To convert light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose.

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What gas do plants take in during photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide (CO2).