Photosynthesis 2024/25

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What do plants store their energy as after photosynthesis?

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Glucose (sugar)

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What are the essential components needed for photosynthesis?

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Light, carbon dioxide, and water

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What are the main products of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen and glucose

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Why do leaves appear green?

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They contain a molecule named chlorophyll.

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What is the main purpose of the light-dependent reactions in photosynthesis?

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To provide the energy for the Calvin cycle.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which green plants 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 absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, which is essential for the photosynthesis process.

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What is the Calvin cycle?

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A series of biochemical reactions that take place in the stroma of chloroplasts in photosynthetic organisms, where carbon dioxide is converted into glucose.

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What is the significance of oxygen produced during photosynthesis?

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Oxygen is released as a byproduct and is essential for the respiration of most living organisms.

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How does light intensity affect the rate of photosynthesis?

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Increased light intensity generally increases the rate of photosynthesis up to a certain point, after which it levels off.