Photosynthesis

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose, using carbon dioxide and water.

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What is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis, which absorbs light energy.

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What are autotrophs?

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Autotrophs are organisms that produce their own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis.

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What is the role of chloroplasts in photosynthesis?

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Chloroplasts are the organelles in plant cells where photosynthesis takes place.

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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The equation for photosynthesis is 6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2.

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What is glucose?

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Glucose is a simple sugar produced during photosynthesis that serves as an energy source for plants.

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What is cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells break down glucose to produce ATP, which is used for energy.

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What is the stroma?

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The stroma is the fluid-filled space inside chloroplasts where the Calvin cycle occurs.

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What are thylakoids?

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Thylakoids are membrane-bound structures within chloroplasts that contain chlorophyll and are the site of the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis.

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What is the significance of light in photosynthesis?

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Light provides the energy needed for the photosynthesis process, specifically for the light-dependent reactions.