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 is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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

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What is released as a waste product from photosynthesis?

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O₂ (oxygen) is released as a waste product from photosynthesis.

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What does the prefix 'photo' mean in photosynthesis?

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The prefix 'photo' means 'light'.

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What does the prefix 'chemo' mean in chemosynthesis?

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The prefix 'chemo' means 'chemical'.

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What are the reactants of photosynthesis?

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The reactants of photosynthesis are CO₂ (carbon dioxide) and H₂O (water).

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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The products of photosynthesis are C₆H₁₂O₆ (glucose) and O₂ (oxygen).

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What are light-dependent reactions?

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Light-dependent reactions are the first stage of photosynthesis where light energy is converted into chemical energy in the form of ATP and NADPH.

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What are the energy-carrying molecules produced in light-dependent reactions?

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The energy-carrying molecules produced are ATP (adenosine triphosphate) and NADPH (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate).

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the green pigment in plants that absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, to drive the process of photosynthesis.

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