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What is the primary purpose of photosynthesis?
What is the primary purpose of photosynthesis?
- To produce oxygen and chemical energy stored in glucose (correct)
- To produce carbon dioxide and water
- To produce sunlight-absorbing pigments
- To produce energy for plant growth
What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?
What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?
- Reflecting green-light waves
- Storing energy within glucose molecules
- Releasing oxygen back into the air
- Absorbing energy from blue- and red-light waves (correct)
What happens during light-dependent reactions in photosynthesis?
What happens during light-dependent reactions in photosynthesis?
- Carbon dioxide is transformed into glucose
- Water is oxidized and carbon dioxide is reduced
- Glucose molecules store energy
- Chlorophyll absorbs energy from light waves (correct)
What is the function of chloroplasts in photosynthesis?
What is the function of chloroplasts in photosynthesis?
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How do herbivores obtain energy from photosynthesis?
How do herbivores obtain energy from photosynthesis?
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