Photosynthesis 2024/25

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What gas goes into the plant before photosynthesis?

Back

Carbon Dioxide is the gas that plants take in during photosynthesis.

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The stacks of disks in the chloroplast are called:

Back

Grana are the stacks of thylakoid membranes in chloroplasts.

Front

After photosynthesis, plants store their energy as _________.

Back

Plants store energy as glucose (sugar) after photosynthesis.

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Where do the dark reactions (Calvin cycle) take place?

Back

The dark reactions, or Calvin cycle, take place in the stroma of the chloroplast.

Front

What are the 'solar panels' in a chloroplast called?

Back

The 'solar panels' in a chloroplast are called thylakoids.

Front

What is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis?

Back

Chlorophyll is the primary pigment that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis.

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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 light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle).

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What is produced during the light-dependent reactions?

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During the light-dependent reactions, oxygen, ATP, and NADPH are produced.

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What is the role of water in photosynthesis?

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Water provides electrons and protons for the light-dependent reactions and is split to release oxygen.

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What is the overall equation for photosynthesis?

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