Photosynthesis

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Location inside of a plant cell where the process of photosynthesis occurs.

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Chloroplasts are the organelles in plant cells where photosynthesis takes place.

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What is glucose also known as?

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Glucose is also known as sugar and is represented by the chemical formula C6H12O6.

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A gas that plants take in through small holes in their leaves for the process of photosynthesis.

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Plants take in carbon dioxide (CO2) through small openings called stomata.

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What pigment absorbs sunlight in chloroplasts?

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Chlorophyll is the pigment that absorbs sunlight, allowing plants to perform photosynthesis.

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A gas that plants release during photosynthesis.

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Plants release oxygen (O2) as a byproduct of photosynthesis.

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What is the primary purpose of photosynthesis?

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The primary purpose of photosynthesis is to convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose.

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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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What role does sunlight play in photosynthesis?

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Sunlight provides the energy needed for the photosynthesis process, allowing plants to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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

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What are stomata?

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Stomata are small openings on the surface of leaves that allow gases (like carbon dioxide and oxygen) to enter and exit the plant.

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