Photosynthesis Review

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What is the purpose of photosynthesis?

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The purpose of photosynthesis is to make glucose.

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What are the reactants needed for photosynthesis?

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The reactants needed for photosynthesis are light, water, and carbon dioxide.

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What is the correct equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO₂ + 6H₂O + Energy → 6O₂ + C₆H₁₂O₆

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True or False: Molecules are cycled in photosynthesis and cellular respiration, but energy is transferred.

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True

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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 reactions and the Calvin cycle.

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What is glucose?

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Glucose is a simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms.

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What role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is a pigment that absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, to drive the photosynthesis process.

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What is the significance of the light reactions in photosynthesis?

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The light reactions convert solar energy into chemical energy in the form of ATP and NADPH.

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What is the Calvin cycle?

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The Calvin cycle is the set of chemical reactions that take place in chloroplasts during photosynthesis, where carbon dioxide is converted into glucose.

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What is the byproduct of photosynthesis?

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The byproduct of photosynthesis is oxygen.