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Photosynthesis

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ATP and NADPH, produced in the light-dependent reactions, are used in the Calvin Cycle to _____ carbon dioxide into glucose.
The green pigment in chloroplasts crucial for capturing light energy is the ________.
Photosynthesis and cellular respiration are _______ processes, with the oxygen produced in photosynthesis used in cellular respiration and vice versa.
Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert _____ energy into chemical energy stored in glucose and other organic compounds.
The light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis take place in the _________ membranes and involve the absorption of light, water splitting, and the generation of ATP and NADPH.
The overall equation for photosynthesis is: 6 CO2 + 6 H2O + light ______ --> C6H12O6 + 6 O2.
_________ is the primary source of energy for photosynthesis and is captured by the chlorophyll pigment during light-dependent reactions.
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Photosynthesis primarily occurs in the _______ of plant cells, specifically in the thylakoid membranes and the stroma.
Photosynthesis is crucial for the production of organic compounds, providing energy for plants and serving as the foundation of _____ _______ in ecosystems.
The light-dependent reactions, also know as the _______ Cycle, occur in the stroma and involve the fixation of carbon dioxide and the synthesis of glucose.
Factors such as light intensity, temperature, and the availbility of water and carbon dioxide influence the ____ of photosynthesis.
________ is produced as a byproduct during the light-dependent reactions when water molecules are split.