Photosynthesis

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Disc-like structures found in the chloroplasts?

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Thylakoids are the disc-like structures in chloroplasts where the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis occur.

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Main light absorbing pigment?

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Chlorophyll is the main pigment that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis.

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What vital gas is needed for photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide is the essential gas required for the process of photosynthesis.

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What transports water from the roots to the leaves?

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Xylem is the tissue responsible for transporting water and minerals from the roots to the leaves.

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What is C6H12O6?

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C6H12O6 is the chemical formula for glucose, a simple sugar produced during photosynthesis.

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What is the overall equation for photosynthesis?

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

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What role do stomata play in photosynthesis?

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Stomata are small openings on the surface of leaves that allow for gas exchange, enabling carbon dioxide to enter and oxygen to exit.

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What is the function of chloroplasts?

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Chloroplasts are organelles in plant cells where photosynthesis takes place, converting light energy into chemical energy.

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What is the light-dependent reaction?

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The light-dependent reactions are the first stage of photosynthesis, occurring in the thylakoid membranes, where light energy is converted into ATP and NADPH.

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What is the light-independent reaction (Calvin Cycle)?

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The light-independent reactions, or Calvin Cycle, occur in the stroma of chloroplasts, using ATP and NADPH to convert carbon dioxide into glucose.