3 Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

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What is the waste product released during photosynthesis in the thylakoids?

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O2 (oxygen)

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What happens to H2O molecules in the thylakoids during photosynthesis?

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They are broken down and O2 is released as a waste product.

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What molecules are broken down in the thylakoids to capture light energy?

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H2O (water)

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What process do plant cells use in addition to photosynthesis?

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Respiration

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What does H2O stand for?

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Water

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What is the primary function of photosynthesis?

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To convert light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose.

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Where does photosynthesis occur in plant cells?

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In the chloroplasts, specifically in the thylakoids.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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Light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle (light-independent reactions).

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What is produced during the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?

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ATP, NADPH, and O2 (oxygen).