Photosynthesis

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What gas is released by plants during photosynthesis?

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Oxygen is released by plants during photosynthesis.

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What is the source of energy for photosynthesis?

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The source of energy for photosynthesis is radiant light.

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Where do the light-dependent reactions occur?

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The light-dependent reactions occur in the thylakoids.

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What is an isomer for glucose?

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Fructose is an isomer of glucose.

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During photosynthesis, what happens to water molecules?

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The energy from the sun is used to split water molecules into hydrogen ions, oxygen, and electrons.

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What is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis.

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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 is the role of carbon dioxide in photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide is used by plants to produce glucose during photosynthesis.

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What is the overall equation for photosynthesis?

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

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What is the function of the stroma in chloroplasts?

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The stroma is the fluid-filled space in chloroplasts where the light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle) occur.