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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants convert sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water into glucose and oxygen, occurring in chloroplasts. It consists of two phases: the light-dependent phase, which produces oxygen, ATP, and NADPH, and the light-independent phase (Calvin Cycle), which produces glucose. This process is crucial as it provides food for organisms, releases oxygen for respiration, and removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

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Photosynthesis Notes ASCII

Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants convert sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water into glucose and oxygen, occurring in chloroplasts. It consists of two phases: the light-dependent phase, which produces oxygen, ATP, and NADPH, and the light-independent phase (Calvin Cycle), which produces glucose. This process is crucial as it provides food for organisms, releases oxygen for respiration, and removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

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Photosynthesis Notes

Photosynthesis Notes

Definition:

Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants (and some bacteria) use sunlight, carbon

dioxide (CO2), and water (H2O) to produce glucose (C6H12O6) and oxygen (O2).

Word Equation:

Carbon dioxide + Water --> (Sunlight + Chlorophyll) --> Glucose + Oxygen

Balanced Chemical Equation:

6CO2 + 6H2O --> C6H12O6 + 6O2

Where it Happens:

In the chloroplasts of plant cells, especially in green leaves.

Two Phases of Photosynthesis:

1. Light-Dependent Phase (Light Reaction)

- Occurs in: Grana (stacks of thylakoids)

- Requires: Sunlight and Water (H2O)

- Produces: Oxygen (O2), ATP, and NADPH

- Chlorophyll traps sunlight to split water (photolysis)

2. Light-Independent Phase (Dark Reaction / Calvin Cycle)

- Occurs in: Stroma of chloroplast


- Uses: ATP, NADPH (from light phase), and Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

- Produces: Glucose (C6H12O6)

Importance of Photosynthesis:

- Provides food (glucose) for plants and other organisms

- Releases oxygen for respiration

- Removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere

Summary Checklist:

- Requires: CO2, H2O, sunlight, chlorophyll

- Produces: Glucose, O2

- Happens in: Chloroplasts (Grana + Stroma)

- 2 Phases: Light (needs light), Dark (can occur without light)

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