What is the primary purpose of photosynthesis in plants?
12.5 Photosynthesis

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To convert light energy into chemical energy.
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What is the overall equation for photosynthesis?
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@@6 ext{CO}_2 + 6 ext{H}_2 ext{O} + ext{light energy} ightarrow ext{C}_6 ext{H}_{12} ext{O}_6 + 6 ext{O}_2@@
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What is the main product of photosynthesis that is used as an energy source by plants?
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Glucose.
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What happens to the rate of photosynthesis if a plant is enclosed in an air-proof bottle?
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It gradually slows down to zero because CO₂ is used up.
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How can the volume of oxygen gas accumulated in a tube be increased during photosynthesis?
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By moving the light source closer to the beaker.
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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?
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Light-dependent reactions and light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle).
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What role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?
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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun.
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