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Equation for photosynthesis
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6(CO2)+6(H2O)+sunlight energy=C6H12O6+6(O2)
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Chloroplast
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where photosynthesis takes place
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Pigments
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colored proteins that absorb or reflect light
chlorophyll is the main pigment of green plants absorbs red+blue light and reflects green |
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Chlorophyll
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the main pigment of green plants
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Leaf
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made up of mostly chlorophyll and many chloroplasts
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Electromagnetic spectrum
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the range of all possible frequencies of electromagnetic radiation
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Factors affecting photosynthesis
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light intensity, carbon dioxide concentration, temperature, water and CO2
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Light Reactions
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(light-dependent) the energy from sunlight is captured and used to make energy storing compounds: NADPH and ATP
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Light Reactions
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(light dependent) the energy from sunlight is captured and used to make energy storing compounds NADPH and ATP
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Dark Reactions (Calvin Cycle)
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(light-independent) the energy in ATP and NADPH is used to produce glucose
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