Photosynthesis

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What is the main chemical compound that stores and releases energy?

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ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) is the main chemical compound that stores and releases energy in cells.

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What do plants need for the photosynthesis process?

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Plants need light, carbon dioxide, and water for the photosynthesis process.

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What does ATP become after releasing energy?

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ATP becomes ADP (Adenosine Diphosphate) after a phosphate group is removed to release energy.

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What is the main purpose of the light-dependent reactions in photosynthesis?

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The main purpose of the light-dependent reactions is to provide energy (ATP and NADPH) for the Calvin cycle.

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What are the two products of the light reactions that are needed for the Calvin cycle?

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The two products of the light reactions needed for the Calvin cycle are NADPH and ATP.

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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 into chemical energy in the form of glucose.

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Where does photosynthesis occur in plant cells?

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Photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells.

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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, to drive the photosynthesis process.

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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 is the Calvin cycle?

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The Calvin cycle is a series of biochemical reactions that occur in the stroma of chloroplasts, where carbon dioxide is converted into glucose using ATP and NADPH.