What is photosynthesis?
Photosynthesis Review

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy, usually from the sun, into chemical energy in the form of glucose, using carbon dioxide and water.
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What are the two types of chlorophyll found in plants?
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The two types of chlorophyll are chlorophyll a and chlorophyll b.
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Where in the plant does photosynthesis primarily occur?
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Photosynthesis primarily occurs in the leaves of plants, specifically in the chloroplasts located in the palisade mesophyll.
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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?
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Chlorophyll is the primary pigment that absorbs light energy, which is essential for the photosynthesis process.
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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?
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The chemical equation for photosynthesis is 6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2.
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What is ATP and why is it important?
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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is a molecule that stores and transfers energy within cells, making it crucial for various cellular processes.
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What are stomata and their function in photosynthesis?
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Stomata are small openings on the surface of leaves that allow for gas exchange; they enable carbon dioxide to enter and oxygen to exit the leaf.
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