Photosynthesis

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Saclike photosynthetic membranes found in chloroplasts

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Thylakoid

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How does carbon dioxide get into the leaves of a plant?

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It enters through the stomata.

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Which molecule supplies chlorophyll with electrons?

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Water.

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What is the pigment in chloroplasts that performs photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll.

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Set of reactions in photosynthesis that do not require light; energy from ATP and NADPH is used to build high-energy compounds such as sugar; also called the Calvin Cycle.

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Light-independent reactions.

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What is the primary function of photosynthesis?

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

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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Light-dependent reactions and 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, to initiate the process of photosynthesis.

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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 main source of energy for photosynthesis?

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Sunlight.