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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Which organisms perform Photosynthesis?

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Only Autotrophs.

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What is the main pigment involved in Photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll.

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What gas do plants take in during Photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide.

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What gas do plants release during Photosynthesis?

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Oxygen.

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Where does Photosynthesis primarily occur in plants?

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In the chloroplasts of plant cells.

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What are the two main stages of Photosynthesis?

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

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What is the role of sunlight in Photosynthesis?

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Sunlight provides the energy needed to drive the chemical reactions that convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What is produced as a byproduct of Photosynthesis?

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Oxygen.

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How do plants absorb water for Photosynthesis?

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The roots absorb water from the soil, which then travels up the stem to the leaves.