Photosynthesis

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What organelles are found in plant cells that are essential for photosynthesis?

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Chloroplast and mitochondria.

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How do plants primarily absorb water needed for photosynthesis?

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The roots absorb it and then it travels up the stem.

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What is the overall equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy -> C6H12O6 + 6O2.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose.

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What are thylakoids and where are they located?

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Thylakoids are membrane-bound structures within chloroplasts that contain chlorophyll and are arranged in stacks called granum.

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What gas is taken in by plants during photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide.

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What is the byproduct of photosynthesis that is released into the atmosphere?

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Oxygen.

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What is the primary purpose of photosynthesis?

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To convert light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose.

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What is cellular respiration and how is it related to photosynthesis?

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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water; it is the reverse of photosynthesis.

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What is the significance of the granum in the chloroplast?

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Granum increases the surface area for light absorption and is where the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis occur.