Photosynthesis Basics

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What organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plants?

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Chloroplast

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What gas do plants take in during photosynthesis?

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Carbon Dioxide

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Where do the light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle) occur in the chloroplast?

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Stroma

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What is the primary purpose of photosynthesis?

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To convert light energy into chemical energy.

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What are the two main products of the light-dependent reactions needed for the Calvin cycle?

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NADPH and ATP.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun.

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What are the two stages of photosynthesis?

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

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What is produced as a byproduct of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen.

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What is the source of energy for photosynthesis?

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Light energy from the sun.

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2.