Photosynthesis

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How does water enter a plant?

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Water enters a plant primarily through the roots.

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How does carbon dioxide enter the leaf?

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Carbon dioxide enters the leaf through small openings called stomata.

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Where does photosynthesis take place in a plant cell?

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Photosynthesis takes place in the chloroplasts of plant cells.

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What is the main light-absorbing pigment in plants?

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The main light-absorbing pigment in plants is chlorophyll.

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What part of the plant is most photosynthetic?

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The leaf is the most photosynthetic part of a plant.

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What is photosynthesis?

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

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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The two main stages of photosynthesis are the light-dependent reactions and the light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle).

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What is produced during photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis produces glucose and oxygen as byproducts.

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What role do chloroplasts play in photosynthesis?

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Chloroplasts are the organelles where photosynthesis occurs, containing chlorophyll.

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What is the function of stomata in plants?

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Stomata are small openings on the leaf surface that allow for gas exchange, including the intake of carbon dioxide.