Photosynthesis Review

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What part of photosynthesis is Carbon Dioxide used to help make glucose?

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Light independent reactions.

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What is the pigment in chloroplasts that performs photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll.

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Which gas is removed from the atmosphere during photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide.

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen and glucose.

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Where do the light independent reactions of photosynthesis occur?

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Stroma.

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What is the primary function of photosynthesis?

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To convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose.

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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 sunlight play in photosynthesis?

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Sunlight provides the energy needed to drive the reactions of 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 role of water in photosynthesis?

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Water is a reactant that provides electrons and protons for the light-dependent reactions.