Photosynthesis

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What do plants give off that animals need to take in?

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Oxygen

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What do animals give off that plants need to take in?

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Carbon dioxide

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What is the pigment in chloroplasts that performs photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll

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What is the cell organelle that is the site for photosynthesis?

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Chloroplast

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen and glucose

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Which gas is removed from the atmosphere during photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide

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What is the overall equation for photosynthesis?

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

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What role does sunlight play in photosynthesis?

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Sunlight provides the energy needed for the photosynthesis process.

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What is the function of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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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).