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Flashcards about Photosynthesis
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Photosynthesis
The process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy (glucose).
Chloroplast
The organelle in plant cells where photosynthesis occurs.
Chlorophyll
The pigment in chloroplasts that absorbs sunlight.
Reactants of Photosynthesis
Carbon dioxide (CO₂), Water (H₂O), Sunlight
Products of Photosynthesis
Glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆), Oxygen (O₂)
Balanced Chemical Equation for Photosynthesis
6CO₂ + 6H₂O —(light)→ C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂
Importance of Photosynthesis
Produces food (glucose) for the plant, produces oxygen for other organisms, and starts the energy flow in ecosystems.
Photosynthesis Function
Stores energy (in glucose), uses CO₂ and H₂O.
Cellular Respiration Function
Releases energy (ATP), uses glucose and O₂.