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What is photosynthesis and what is its purpose?
What is photosynthesis and what is its purpose?
Photosynthesis is a biological process used by cellular organisms to convert light energy into chemical energy. Its purpose is to store this energy in organic compounds that can later be used to fuel the organism's activities through cellular respiration.
What is the byproduct of oxygenic photosynthesis?
What is the byproduct of oxygenic photosynthesis?
The byproduct of oxygenic photosynthesis is oxygen.
Which organisms are capable of performing photosynthesis?
Which organisms are capable of performing photosynthesis?
Most plants, algae, and cyanobacteria are capable of performing photosynthesis.
What is the role of photosynthesis in maintaining the Earth's atmosphere?
What is the role of photosynthesis in maintaining the Earth's atmosphere?
What is another type of photosynthesis and how does it differ from oxygenic photosynthesis?
What is another type of photosynthesis and how does it differ from oxygenic photosynthesis?