Chloroplast Structure/Photosynthesis Overview

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What is the overall chemical reaction for photosynthesis?

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6CO₂ + 6H₂O → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂

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What is the ultimate ORIGINAL source of energy for living things?

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Sun

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What color of light is best absorbed by plants?

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Red and blue

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In what organelle of plant cells does photosynthesis occur?

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Chloroplast

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What role do pigments play in photosynthesis?

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Capture sunlight

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What is the function of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy for photosynthesis.

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

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ATP and NADPH.

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What is the main product of the Calvin cycle?

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Glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆).

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What gas is taken in by plants during photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide (CO₂).