Photosynthesis

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What is the main purpose of the light reactions in photosynthesis?

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To provide the energy and electrons for the Calvin cycle.

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What are the reactants of photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide and water.

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Where do the dark reactions (Calvin cycle) take place?

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In the stroma.

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What is the main purpose of the light dependent reactions?

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To provide the energy for the Calvin cycle.

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What gas goes into the plant before 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 is chlorophyll?

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A green pigment found in plants that is essential for photosynthesis.

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Glucose and oxygen.

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What role does sunlight play in photosynthesis?

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It provides the energy needed for the light reactions.

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What is the Calvin cycle?

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A series of biochemical reactions that take place in the stroma of chloroplasts during photosynthesis.