Photosynthesis

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen and glucose.

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What colors of light does chlorophyll absorb?

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Red and blue.

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What is the correct equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO₂ + 6H₂O → 6O₂ + C₆H₁₂O₆

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Which organisms go through the process of photosynthesis?

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Algae.

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Which gas is removed from the atmosphere during photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide.

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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 role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, primarily from the red and blue wavelengths, to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What is the significance of photosynthesis in the ecosystem?

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Photosynthesis is crucial for producing oxygen and organic compounds that serve as food for living organisms.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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

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Where does photosynthesis occur in plant cells?

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In the chloroplasts.