Photosynthesis Vocabulary

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What is the term for an organism that obtains food by consuming other living things?

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Heterotroph

Front

What process do plants use to convert carbon dioxide and water into oxygen and energy-rich carbohydrates using light energy?

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Photosynthesis

Front

What are the clusters of chlorophyll and proteins found in thylakoids called?

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Photosystems

Front

What is the term for an organism that can produce its own food from inorganic compounds using sunlight or chemicals?

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Autotroph

Front

What compound is used by cells to store and release energy?

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ATP

Front

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 the role of water in photosynthesis?

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Water is split to provide electrons and protons, and oxygen is released as a byproduct.

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What is the significance of the Calvin cycle in photosynthesis?

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The Calvin cycle uses ATP and NADPH to convert carbon dioxide into glucose.

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What is the main product of photosynthesis?

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Glucose (sugar)