701 Photosynthesis Homework

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What gas do plants release during photosynthesis?

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Oxygen is released as a byproduct of photosynthesis.

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What are stomata?

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Stomata are small openings on the underside of a leaf that allow for gas exchange, enabling oxygen and carbon dioxide to move in and out of the plant.

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What happens during stage 2 of photosynthesis?

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During stage 2, hydrogen and carbon dioxide are converted into glucose.

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What happens during stage 1 of photosynthesis?

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During stage 1, sunlight splits water into hydrogen and oxygen.

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Where does photosynthesis occur in a plant cell?

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Photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the green pigment in plants that captures sunlight for photosynthesis.

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What is the overall equation for photosynthesis?

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The overall equation is: 6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2.

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Why is photosynthesis important for life on Earth?

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Photosynthesis is crucial because it produces oxygen and organic compounds that serve as food for living organisms.

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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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What is produced during the light-dependent reactions?

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The light-dependent reactions produce ATP, NADPH, and oxygen.