Photosynthesis Flashcard

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What is the chemical formula for water?

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H2O

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What is the role of light in photosynthesis?

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To provide energy for the reaction.

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What is the primary product of photosynthesis?

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Glucose.

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What are the main reactants in the photosynthesis equation?

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Carbon dioxide and water.

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What is the main purpose of photosynthesis?

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To produce glucose for energy.

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What gas is produced as a byproduct of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen.

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What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy?

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Photosynthesis.

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What are the two stages of photosynthesis?

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Light-dependent reactions and light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle).

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Where in the plant does photosynthesis primarily occur?

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In the chloroplasts.

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What pigment is responsible for capturing light energy in plants?

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Chlorophyll.