What is photosynthesis?
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 is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?
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Chlorophyll is the green pigment in chloroplasts that absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, to drive the photosynthesis process.
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What are autotrophs?
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Autotrophs are organisms that produce their own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis, such as plants and some bacteria.
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What is ATP and its role in photosynthesis?
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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell, produced during photosynthesis to provide energy for various cellular processes.
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What is NADPH and its function in photosynthesis?
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NADPH (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate) is a carrier molecule that transports electrons to the Calvin cycle during photosynthesis.
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What is the light-dependent reaction?
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The light-dependent reactions are the first stage of photosynthesis, occurring in the thylakoid membranes, where light energy is converted into ATP and NADPH.
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What is the Calvin cycle?
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The Calvin cycle is the set of chemical reactions that occur in the stroma of chloroplasts, using ATP and NADPH to convert carbon dioxide into glucose.
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