Photosynthesis

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen and sugar (glucose)

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What type of energy is converted during photosynthesis?

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Light energy is converted to chemical energy.

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What do plants release after photosynthesis?

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Oxygen

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What is the main source of energy for all life on Earth?

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The sun

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How do plants store energy after photosynthesis?

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As glucose (sugar)

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy from the sun.

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Why is photosynthesis important for life on Earth?

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It produces oxygen and is the basis of the food chain.

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What are the raw materials needed for photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide and water.

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In which part of the plant does photosynthesis primarily occur?

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In the leaves.