Photosynthesis

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Where does the light-independent reaction occur?

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Stroma

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What are the reactants of photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide and water.

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Why do plants go through photosynthesis?

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To make food for themselves.

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Glucose and oxygen.

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What is ATP made of?

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Adenosine and three phosphates.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose.

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What role does sunlight play in photosynthesis?

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Sunlight provides the energy needed for the photosynthesis process.

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What is chlorophyll?

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A green pigment in plants that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis.

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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

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What is the significance of photosynthesis to life on Earth?

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It produces oxygen and organic compounds that are essential for life.