Photosynthesis

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What are the stacks of disks in the chloroplast called?

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Grana

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Where does the light-independent reaction of photosynthesis take place?

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Stroma

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What colors of light does chlorophyll absorb?

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Red and blue

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What organelle allows autotrophs to perform photosynthesis?

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Chloroplasts

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How do high temperatures affect photosynthesis?

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They can slow it down because enzymes are ruined.

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What is the primary function of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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To absorb light energy.

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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 produced during the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?

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ATP and NADPH.

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What is the role of water in photosynthesis?

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It is split to provide electrons and protons, and oxygen is released as a byproduct.

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What is the overall equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2.

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