Photosynthesis

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy, usually from the sun, into chemical energy in the form of glucose, using carbon dioxide and water.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is a green pigment found in the chloroplasts of plants that absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, which is essential for the process of photosynthesis.

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What are the main products of photosynthesis?

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The main products of photosynthesis are glucose (a sugar) and oxygen.

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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The equation for photosynthesis is: 6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2.

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What is the function of the upper epidermis in a leaf?

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The upper epidermis protects the leaf and helps reduce water loss by preventing evaporation.

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What is the function of the palisade mesophyll?

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The palisade mesophyll is a layer of tightly packed cells in a leaf that contains chloroplasts and is the primary site of photosynthesis.

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What is the function of the spongy mesophyll?

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The spongy mesophyll is a layer of loosely arranged cells in a leaf that allows for gas exchange and contains some chloroplasts.

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What are stomata?

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Stomata are small openings on the surface of leaves that allow for the exchange of gases (carbon dioxide and oxygen) and transpiration.

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What is the role of xylem in plants?

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Xylem is a type of tissue in plants that transports water and minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant.

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What is the role of phloem in plants?

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Phloem is a type of tissue in plants that transports glucose and other organic nutrients from the leaves to other parts of the plant.