2024 Photosynthesis and Chemosynthesis Basics

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What are the two main products of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen and glucose.

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What is the main purpose of photosynthesis?

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To make the simple sugar glucose.

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Where does photosynthesis occur in a plant cell?

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In the chloroplast.

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What is chemosynthesis?

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A process that uses chemicals as a source of energy to create glucose.

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What is true about chemosynthesis?

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It may be older than photosynthesis.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight, which is essential for photosynthesis.

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2.

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What is the difference between photosynthesis and chemosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis uses sunlight, while chemosynthesis uses chemical energy.

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What are the reactants of photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide and water.

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What type of organisms perform photosynthesis?

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Plants, algae, and some bacteria.