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What is the main purpose of photosynthesis?
What is the main purpose of photosynthesis?
To capture energy from sunlight to produce oxygen and glucose.
Describe the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis.
Describe the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis.
Chlorophyll absorbs energy from sunlight during photosynthesis.
What happens to water and carbon dioxide during photosynthesis?
What happens to water and carbon dioxide during photosynthesis?
Water is oxidized and carbon dioxide is reduced.
How do herbivores and carnivores obtain energy from photosynthesis?
How do herbivores and carnivores obtain energy from photosynthesis?
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What are the two major stages of photosynthesis?
What are the two major stages of photosynthesis?
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Where does the light-dependent reaction take place?
Where does the light-dependent reaction take place?
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What is the main purpose of the light-independent stage in photosynthesis?
What is the main purpose of the light-independent stage in photosynthesis?
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What is the difference between C3 and C4 photosynthesis?
What is the difference between C3 and C4 photosynthesis?
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Where does the light-independent stage of photosynthesis take place?
Where does the light-independent stage of photosynthesis take place?
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What allows plants to thrive in environments with low light or water in photosynthesis?
What allows plants to thrive in environments with low light or water in photosynthesis?
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