Photosynthesis

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What is 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 are the main products of photosynthesis?

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The main products of photosynthesis are glucose (a sugar) and oxygen.

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What role do chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is a green pigment found in plants that absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, which is essential for photosynthesis.

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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The equation for photosynthesis is 6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2.

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What are stomata?

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Stomata are small openings on the surface of leaves that allow for gas exchange; they enable carbon dioxide to enter and oxygen to exit the leaf.

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What is the Calvin Cycle?

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The Calvin Cycle, also known as the light-independent reactions, is a series of biochemical reactions that occur in the stroma of chloroplasts, using ATP and NADPH to convert carbon dioxide into glucose.

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How do plants absorb water?

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Plants absorb water through their roots, which then travels up the stem to the leaves.

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What is the role of water in photosynthesis?

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Water provides electrons to chlorophyll and is split during the light-dependent reactions, releasing oxygen as a byproduct.

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What are light-dependent reactions?

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Light-dependent reactions are the first stage of photosynthesis that require light to produce ATP and NADPH, occurring in the thylakoid membranes of chloroplasts.

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What is the electron transport chain?

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The electron transport chain is a series of proteins in the thylakoid membrane that transfer high-energy electrons, generating ATP and NADPH.