Photosynthesis

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose, using carbon dioxide and water.

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Where does photosynthesis occur?

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Photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells.

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What are the main reactants of photosynthesis?

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The main reactants of photosynthesis are carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O).

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What are the main products of photosynthesis?

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The main products of photosynthesis are glucose (C6H12O6) and oxygen (O2).

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What is the chemical formula for carbon dioxide?

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The chemical formula for carbon dioxide is CO2.

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What is the chemical formula for glucose?

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The chemical formula for glucose is C6H12O6.

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What role do chlorophyll and pigments play in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll and other pigments absorb light energy, which is essential for the photosynthesis process.

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What is the significance of stomata in photosynthesis?

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Stomata are small openings on the surface of leaves that allow carbon dioxide to enter and oxygen to exit during photosynthesis.

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What is the light-dependent reaction in photosynthesis?

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The light-dependent reaction is the first stage of photosynthesis, where light energy is converted into chemical energy (ATP and NADPH) in the thylakoid membranes.

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What is the light-independent reaction (Calvin Cycle) in photosynthesis?

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The light-independent reaction, also known as the Calvin Cycle, is the second stage of photosynthesis where ATP and NADPH are used to convert carbon dioxide into glucose.