Photosynthesis

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose, using carbon dioxide and water.

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What are the two main products of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen and Glucose.

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What is the correct equation for photosynthesis?

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light + carbon dioxide + water --> glucose + oxygen.

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What gas do plants take in during photosynthesis?

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Carbon Dioxide.

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What is the fluid-like substance found inside the chloroplast?

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Stroma.

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What is a stack of thylakoids called?

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Granum.

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What role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the green pigment in plants that absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, to facilitate photosynthesis.

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What is the significance of light in photosynthesis?

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Light provides the energy needed to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What are thylakoids?

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Thylakoids are membrane-bound compartments inside chloroplasts that contain chlorophyll and are the site of the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis.

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What is the overall purpose of photosynthesis?

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The overall purpose of photosynthesis is to convert solar energy into chemical energy stored in glucose, which can be used by the plant for growth and energy.