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 are the main products of photosynthesis?

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The main products of photosynthesis are glucose (a sugar) and oxygen.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is a green pigment found in plants that absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, which is essential for the process of photosynthesis.

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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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Where does photosynthesis occur in plant cells?

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Photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells.

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What is the light-dependent reaction?

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The light-dependent reaction is the first stage of photosynthesis, where light energy is converted into chemical energy in the form of ATP and NADPH.

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What is the Calvin cycle?

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The Calvin cycle is the second stage of photosynthesis, where ATP and NADPH are used to convert carbon dioxide into glucose.

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What is carbon fixation?

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Carbon fixation is the process of converting inorganic carbon dioxide into organic compounds during photosynthesis.

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What is the stroma in chloroplasts?

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

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What is CAM photosynthesis?

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CAM photosynthesis is a water-conserving adaptation in some plants (like cacti) that allows them to fix carbon dioxide at night and perform photosynthesis during the day.