Photosynthesis

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What are the tiny openings on leaves that allow carbon dioxide to enter for photosynthesis?

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Stomata

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What structure in plants is responsible for transporting water from the roots to the leaves?

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Xylem

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What is the primary waste product released by plants during photosynthesis?

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Oxygen

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What is the main purpose of photosynthesis in plants?

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To make food (glucose) for energy.

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Which structure in plants is responsible for transporting glucose from the leaves to other parts of the plant?

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Phloem

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What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy?

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Photosynthesis

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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Light-dependent reactions and light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle).

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What pigment in plants absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll

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What are the reactants needed for photosynthesis to occur?

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Carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight.

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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

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