Photosynthesis

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What organisms perform Photosynthesis?

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Only Autotrophs.

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Which organelle is responsible for making food (Glucose) using sunlight?

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Chloroplast.

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How does most of the water needed by the plant get into its leaves?

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The roots absorb it and then it travels up the stem.

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What is Glucose?

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Glucose is a sugar, carbohydrate, and source of quick energy.

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Why do leaves look green?

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Leaves look green because they contain a molecule named chlorophyll.

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What is Photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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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 the Calvin cycle (light-independent reactions).

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What gas do plants take in during Photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide (CO2).

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What is produced as a byproduct of Photosynthesis?

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Oxygen (O2).