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 primary pigment involved in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis, responsible for absorbing light energy.

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Which colors of light are primarily absorbed by chlorophyll?

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Chlorophyll primarily absorbs red and blue light.

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What is the main product of photosynthesis?

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The main product of photosynthesis is glucose.

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What are the two stages of photosynthesis?

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The two stages of photosynthesis are the light-dependent reactions and the light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle).

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Where do the light-dependent reactions occur?

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The light-dependent reactions occur in the thylakoid membranes of the chloroplasts.

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Where does the Calvin cycle take place?

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The Calvin cycle takes place in the stroma of the chloroplasts.

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What are the two main products of the light-dependent reactions?

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The two main products of the light-dependent reactions are ATP and NADPH.

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What enzyme is responsible for fixing carbon dioxide in photosynthesis?

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The enzyme responsible for fixing carbon dioxide in photosynthesis is RuBisCo (Ribulose Bisphosphate Carboxylase).

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What is the role of ATP in photosynthesis?

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ATP provides the energy required for the Calvin cycle to convert carbon dioxide into glucose.