Photosynthesis

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What is a granum?

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A granum is a stack of thylakoids found in chloroplasts, where the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis occur.

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What is stroma?

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Stroma is the fluid-like substance found inside the chloroplast, surrounding the thylakoids, where the Calvin Cycle takes place.

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What pigment absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the pigment that absorbs sunlight, enabling plants to convert light energy into chemical energy.

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What is another name for glucose?

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Sugar is another name for glucose, which is a product of photosynthesis.

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Where does the Calvin Cycle occur?

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The Calvin Cycle occurs in the stroma of the chloroplast.

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What are thylakoids?

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Thylakoids are membrane-bound structures within chloroplasts that contain chlorophyll and are the site of the light-dependent reactions.

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What is the role of chloroplasts?

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Chloroplasts are organelles in plant cells that conduct photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy.

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What is the primary function of photosynthesis?

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The primary function of photosynthesis is to convert light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose.

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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 Calvin Cycle (light-independent reactions).

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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The equation for photosynthesis is 6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2.