12.10 Photosynthesis Process

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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 are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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Light-dependent reactions and Calvin cycle

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Which gas do plants absorb during photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide

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What sugar is produced during photosynthesis?

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Glucose

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What is the primary purpose of photosynthesis?

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To convert light energy into chemical energy

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, to drive the photosynthesis process.

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What are light-dependent reactions?

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These are the first stage of photosynthesis where light energy is converted into chemical energy in the form of ATP and NADPH.

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What is the Calvin cycle?

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The second stage of photosynthesis where ATP and NADPH are used to convert carbon dioxide into glucose.

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What is photolysis?

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The process of splitting water molecules using light energy during the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis.

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What is the significance of oxygen in photosynthesis?

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Oxygen is a byproduct of photosynthesis, released into the atmosphere as a result of photolysis.