Photosynthesis Review

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Leaves look green because...

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they reflect green light.

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What molecule is split by the energy from light?

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Water.

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What is produced as a result of photosynthesis?

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Glucose and Oxygen.

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What is the pigment in chloroplasts that performs photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll.

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Which organelle from the plant cell is primarily responsible for converting sunlight to energy?

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Chloroplast.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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Light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, primarily from the blue and red wavelengths.

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What gas is taken in by plants during photosynthesis?

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Carbon Dioxide.

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What is the main sugar produced during photosynthesis?

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Glucose.