Lankford Photosynthesis

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What is the chemical formula for Carbon Dioxide?

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CO2

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What gas do plants take in during photosynthesis?

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Carbon Dioxide

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What gas do plants release as a byproduct of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen

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What is the primary source of energy for photosynthesis?

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The sun

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How do plants primarily absorb water?

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Through their roots, which then transport it up the xylem.

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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 role do chlorophyll and chloroplasts play in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll captures sunlight, and chloroplasts are the organelles where photosynthesis occurs.

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What is the significance of the xylem in plants?

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Xylem transports water and nutrients from the roots to the leaves.

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What is the role of stomata in photosynthesis?

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Stomata are openings on the leaf surface that allow gas exchange (CO2 in, O2 out).

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