Photosynthesis

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What gas is produced by plants during photosynthesis in bright sunlight?

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Oxygen

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What is the chemical formula for water?

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H₂O

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Why do plants appear green?

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Because chlorophyll reflects green light.

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What effect does reducing daylight hours from 14 to 10 hours have on photosynthesis?

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It decreases the rate of photosynthesis.

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What happens to enzymes at high temperatures that affects photosynthesis?

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Enzymes are denatured.

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What is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll

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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 is the role of sunlight in photosynthesis?

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Sunlight provides the energy needed for the photosynthesis process.

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What are the reactants of photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide and water.

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What is the overall equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO₂ + 6H₂O + light energy → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂.