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Before photosynthesis can take place light must be captured by green plants. Plants use chloryphyll to trap sunlight enery and use it to produce carbohydrates.

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Does sunlight have to be absorbed by plants before photosynthesis can take place?

yep


Where does the light-independent reaction of photosynthesis take place?

different answers for different plants.


Where do plants get the energy necessary for the chemical reactions that take place during photosynthesis?

From the sun or other source of light. That is why it is called photosynthesis. Photo means light.


Where do the light-idependent reactions pf photosynthesis take place?

Light-independent reactions of photosynthesis take place in the thylakoid of plants. These reaction convert carbon dioxide and other compounds into glucose.


Do animals need light for the same reason as plants?

No. Most plants need light for photosynthesis to take place, whereas animals only need light for ther sight.


Why do the plants grow bigger and faster when ther is plenty of light?

Plants grow better with plenty of light because photosynthesis can take place meaning it grows better.


Why would a scientist measure the amount of sugar in wheat plants in order to see if plants need light?

Sugar is produced in plants by means of photosynthesis, a process that requires light. It is very logical to measure the amount of sugar in wheat plants, to see how much photosynthesis is taking place.


Why does photosynthesis only take place in plants?

It only takes place in plants because they have cloroplasts (the things that do photosynthesis )


What is the primary energy conversion that takes place in plants photosynthesis?

It is sun light converting to the chemical energy. Pigments are absorbing light.


Where does photosynthesis take place in planets?

photosynthesis takes place in the plants leaves.


What organelle take place in photosynthesis?

Photosynthesis takes place in the chloroplasts of plants.


How is light linked to photosynthesis?

if photosynthesis is to take place you need light.