Photosynthesis Review

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What is the formula for glucose?

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C₆H₁₂O₆

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What does it mean that oxygen is a byproduct of photosynthesis?

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It is a secondary (waste) product that the plant does not need.

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What kind of sugar do plants create during photosynthesis?

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Glucose.

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What is the green pigment that 'traps' sunlight?

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Chlorophyll.

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What is the first step in photosynthesis?

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The light dependent reaction.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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Light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle.

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Where does photosynthesis occur in plant cells?

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In the chloroplasts.

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What is the primary purpose of photosynthesis?

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To convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose.

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What are the raw materials needed for photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide and water.

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What is produced during the light-dependent reactions?

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ATP and NADPH.