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photosynthesis
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Biology
7th Grade
11/16/2009
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photosynthesis
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The conversion of light energy to chemical energy that is stored in glucose or other organic compounds
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photoreceptor
 Definition
A cell or organ capable of detecting light
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photorespiration
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A metabolic pathway that consumes oxygen, releases carbon dioxide, generates no ATP, and decreases photosynthetic output
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phototropism
 Definition
Growth of a plant shoot toward or away from light
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