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The process of photosynthesis is conveniently divided into two parts: the energy-fixing reaction (also called the light reaction) and the carbon-fixing reaction (also called the light-independent reaction, or the dark reaction).

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What did scientists conclude about the functions of photosynthisis?

Scientists have concluded that photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize nutrients from carbon dioxide and water. This process provides oxygen as a byproduct and is essential for the production of food and energy in the ecosystem.


What plant pigment is involved in photosynthisis?

Chlorophyll is the main plant pigment involved in photosynthesis. It is responsible for capturing light energy and converting it into chemical energy that is used to produce glucose. There are different types of chlorophyll, with chlorophyll a and b being the most common in plants.


What are the products and reactants of photosynthisis?

6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy --> C6H12O6 + 6O2 Six carbon dioxide + six water + light energy from the sun results in one glucose and six oxygen.


What are the two steps in photosynthisis?

The two steps in photosynthesis are the light-dependent reactions, which occur in the thylakoid membranes and require light to produce ATP and NADPH, and the light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle) that occur in the stroma and use ATP and NADPH to convert CO2 into sugar.


What do the mitochondria do during photosynthisis?

Mitochondria are not directly involved in photosynthesis. Instead, they are involved in cellular respiration, where they produce energy in the form of ATP through the breakdown of glucose. Photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells, where light energy is converted into chemical energy in the form of glucose.