Photosynthesis Process Overview
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What is the main purpose of photosynthesis?

To capture energy from sunlight to produce oxygen and glucose.

Describe the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis.

Chlorophyll absorbs energy from sunlight 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?

<p>Herbivores obtain energy by eating plants, while carnivores obtain it by eating herbivores.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two major stages of photosynthesis?

<p>Light-dependent reactions and light-independent reactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does the light-dependent reaction take place?

<p>Within the thylakoid membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the light-independent stage in photosynthesis?

<p>To assemble carbohydrate molecules like glucose from carbon dioxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between C3 and C4 photosynthesis?

<p>C3 produces a three-carbon compound, while C4 produces a four-carbon intermediate compound</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>In the stroma, the space between the thylakoid and chloroplast membranes</p> Signup and view all the answers

What allows plants to thrive in environments with low light or water in photosynthesis?

<p>C4 photosynthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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