Photosynthesis

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What are the reactants needed for photosynthesis?

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Light, water, and carbon dioxide.

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Where do the light independent reactions of photosynthesis occur?

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Stroma.

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Which process uses sunlight to energize ADP to ATP?

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Light Dependent Reactions.

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What part of photosynthesis is Carbon Dioxide used to help make glucose?

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Light Independent Reactions.

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What are the two energy-rich molecules created by Light Dependent Reactions of Photosynthesis?

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ATP and NADPH.

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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 the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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

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What is the overall equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2.

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What are light dependent reactions?

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Reactions that convert solar energy into chemical energy in the form of ATP and NADPH.

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What are light independent reactions (Calvin Cycle)?

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Reactions that use ATP and NADPH to convert carbon dioxide into glucose.