Photosynthesis

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What organelle performs PHOTOSYNTHESIS?

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Chloroplast

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What is the correct equation for PHOTOSYNTHESIS?

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CO₂ + light + H₂O → O₂ + Sugar

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

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Sun

Front

What is the pigment in chloroplasts that performs photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll

Front

What process would NOT occur if plants are placed in a closet with no sunlight?

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Photosynthesis

Front

Define 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 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 the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Glucose (sugar) 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.