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What is the primary process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy?
What is the primary process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy?
- Cellular respiration
- Photosynthesis (correct)
- Glycolysis
- Transpiration
Which molecule is the primary product of the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?
Which molecule is the primary product of the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?
- Glucose
- Carbon dioxide
- ATP (correct)
- NADPH
Where in the plant cell does the light-independent (Calvin cycle) reactions of photosynthesis take place?
Where in the plant cell does the light-independent (Calvin cycle) reactions of photosynthesis take place?
- Chloroplast outer membrane
- Cell cytoplasm
- Chloroplast stroma (correct)
- Chloroplast thylakoid membrane
What is the role of chlorophyll in the process of photosynthesis?
What is the role of chlorophyll in the process of photosynthesis?