Section 1
Overview of Photosynthesis
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The Purpose and Process of Photosynthesis
The process of photosynthesis converts light energy to chemical energy, which can be used by organisms for different metabolic processes.
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Main Structures and Summary of Photosynthesis
In multicellular autotrophs, the main cellular structures that allow photosynthesis to take place include chloroplasts, thylakoids, and chlorophyll.
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The Two Parts of Photosynthesis
Light-dependent and light-independent reactions are two successive reactions that occur during photosynthesis.