Photosynthesis

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What gas does the process of photosynthesis release into the atmosphere?

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Oxygen is released during photosynthesis as a byproduct.

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What is the correct equation for photosynthesis?

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6 CO₂ + light + 6 H₂O → 6 O₂ + glucose.

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True or False: NADPH carries high-energy electrons to chemical reactions elsewhere in the chloroplast.

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True.

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What is a lion classified as in terms of nutrition?

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A lion is a heterotroph, meaning it cannot produce its own food.

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What is the energy currency of the cell?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is 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 role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the pigment that absorbs sunlight, providing the energy needed for photosynthesis.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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The two main stages are the light-dependent reactions and the light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle).

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Where does photosynthesis primarily occur in plants?

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Photosynthesis primarily occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells.

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What is the primary purpose of photosynthesis?

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The primary purpose of photosynthesis is to convert light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose.