Photosynthesis

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen and glucose.

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What gas goes into the plant before photosynthesis?

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Carbon Dioxide.

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What is the interior space of the chloroplast called?

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Stroma.

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What pigment in chloroplasts performs photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll.

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What is the main purpose of the light dependent reactions?

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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 are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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Light-dependent reactions and light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle).

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Where does photosynthesis occur in plants?

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In the chloroplasts.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, to convert it into chemical energy.

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What is the formula for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2.