Chapter 10- Photosynthesis

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What is the name of the organelle in which photosynthesis takes place?

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Chloroplast

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What is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll

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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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What is the main purpose of photosynthesis?

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

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What gas is taken in by plants during photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide (CO2)

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What gas is released as a byproduct of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen (O2)

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What is the role of sunlight in photosynthesis?

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It provides the energy needed to drive the reactions.

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What is the formula for photosynthesis?

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

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Where do the light-dependent reactions occur?

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In the thylakoid membranes of the chloroplasts.

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What is produced during the light-dependent reactions?

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ATP and NADPH.