Photosynthesis

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What do plants get from sunlight?

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Radiant energy.

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Radiant energy, such as sunlight, is energy that _____________.

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travels in waves.

Front

Is the water (H2O) needed in photosynthesis a reactant or product?

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Reactant.

Front

The cell organelle where photosynthesis occurs is known as the _____________.

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Chloroplast.

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Is the oxygen (O2) created in photosynthesis a reactant or a product?

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Product.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

Front

What is the main pigment involved in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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Light-dependent reactions and light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle).

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What is produced during the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?

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ATP and NADPH.

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What is the primary function of chloroplasts?

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To conduct photosynthesis.