Photosynthesis

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What gas goes into the plant before photosynthesis?

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Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is the gas that plants take in during photosynthesis.

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Why do plants conduct photosynthesis?

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Plants conduct photosynthesis to make glucose, which is used as energy.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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The two main stages of photosynthesis are the light reactions and the Calvin cycle.

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What three things are needed for a plant to do photosynthesis?

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The three things needed for photosynthesis are Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Water, and Sunlight.

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What is a granum?

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A granum is a stack of thylakoids, which are structures within chloroplasts where light reactions occur.

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What is the role of sunlight in photosynthesis?

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Sunlight provides the energy needed for the light reactions of photosynthesis.

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What is chlorophyll?

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

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What is the overall equation for photosynthesis?

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

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What is the Calvin cycle?

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The Calvin cycle is the set of chemical reactions that occur in the stroma of chloroplasts during photosynthesis, where CO2 is converted into glucose.

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What is the function of stomata in plants?

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Stomata are small openings on the surface of leaves that allow for gas exchange, including the intake of CO2 and the release of O2.