Photosynthesis

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What do plants need for photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide.

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What is the enzyme that fixes carbon from the atmosphere to convert it to glucose?

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RuBisCo (Ribulose Bisphosphate Carboxylase).

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Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis?

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Chloroplast.

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What is the overall chemical reaction for photosynthesis?

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6CO₂ + 6H₂O → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂.

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Where do light-dependent reactions take place in a plant cell?

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Thylakoid membrane.

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What is the primary 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?

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ATP and NADPH.

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What is the role of ATP in photosynthesis?

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ATP provides energy for the light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle).

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What is the function of RuBP in photosynthesis?

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RuBP (Ribulose bisphosphate) is a 5-carbon sugar that combines with CO₂ to initiate the Calvin cycle.