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What is a simple definition of photosynthesis?
Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create oxygen and energy in the form of sugar.

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What is a simple definition of chloroplast?
A chloroplast is an organelle within the cells of plants and certain algae that is the site of photosynthesis, which is the process by which energy from the Sun is converted into chemical energy for growth.

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Thylakoid definition: A flattened sac or vesicle lined with a pigmented membrane that is the site of photosynthesis, in plants and algae occurring in interconnected stacks constituting a granum of the chloroplast, and in other photosynthesizing organisms occurring either singly or as part of the cell membrane or other structure.

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Stages of photosynthesis explanation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGxyKpmrUfI

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Diagram of the photosynthesis process showing light reactions and Calvin cycle

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Reasons Why Photosynthesis Is Important

It is the number one source of oxygen in the atmosphere.

It contributes to the carbon cycle between the earth, the oceans, plants and animals.

It contributes to the symbiotic relationship between plants, humans and animals.

It directly or indirectly affects most life on Earth.

It serves as the primary energy process for most trees and plants.