Flashcard: Photosynthesis

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Why do plants conduct photosynthesis?

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To make glucose.

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Which organisms perform Photosynthesis?

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Only Autotrophs.

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The process of converting carbon dioxide into sugars is called what?

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The Calvin Cycle.

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What is the pigment in chloroplasts that performs photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll.

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The formula for glucose is...

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C₆H₁₂O₆.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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Light-dependent reactions and the Calvin Cycle.

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What is the primary function of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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To absorb light energy.

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What are the raw materials needed for photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight.

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What is produced as a byproduct of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen.