Photosynthesis

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What is the pigment in chloroplasts that performs photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the green pigment found in chloroplasts that captures light energy for photosynthesis.

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Where does the Calvin cycle take place?

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The Calvin cycle occurs in the stroma of chloroplasts.

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What product is produced by the splitting of water during the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen is produced when water is split during the light-dependent reactions.

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How does carbon dioxide enter the plant?

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Carbon dioxide enters the plant through the stomata.

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What do all life forms depend on directly or indirectly?

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All life depends on The Sun for energy.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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The two main stages of photosynthesis are the light-dependent reactions and the light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle).

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, which is then used to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What is produced during the light-dependent reactions?

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The light-dependent reactions produce ATP, NADPH, and oxygen.

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What is the function of stomata in plants?

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Stomata are small openings on the surface of leaves that allow for gas exchange, including the intake of carbon dioxide and the release of oxygen.