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, usually from the sun, into chemical energy in the form of glucose, using carbon dioxide and water.

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What are the main products of photosynthesis?

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The main products of photosynthesis are glucose and oxygen.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the green pigment in plants that absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, which is essential for the process of photosynthesis.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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

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Where does photosynthesis primarily occur in plants?

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Photosynthesis primarily occurs in the leaves of plants.

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What is the significance of the stroma in chloroplasts?

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The stroma is the fluid-filled space in chloroplasts where the light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle) of photosynthesis take place.

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What is the function of light-dependent reactions?

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The function of light-dependent reactions is to convert solar energy into chemical energy in the form of ATP and NADPH.

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What is the function of light-independent reactions?

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The function of light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle) is to use ATP and NADPH to convert carbon dioxide into glucose.

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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The equation for photosynthesis is: 6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2.

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What role do stomata play in photosynthesis?

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Stomata are small openings on the surface of leaves that allow for the exchange of gases, such as carbon dioxide entering and oxygen exiting.