Photosynthesis Review

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Why do plants conduct photosynthesis?

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To make glucose.

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen and glucose.

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Thylakoids are arranged in stacks called _____.

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Granum.

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The formula for glucose is...

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C6H12O6.

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What kind of sugar do plants create during photosynthesis?

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Glucose.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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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 the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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

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Where does photosynthesis occur in plant cells?

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In the chloroplasts.

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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