Photosynthesis

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What is the process by which plants make their own food using sunlight?

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Photosynthesis

Front

What is the main pigment in plants that captures sunlight?

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Chlorophyll

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What gas do plants take in during photosynthesis?

Back

Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

Front

What do plants release as a byproduct of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen (O2)

Front

What are the two main products of photosynthesis?

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Glucose and Oxygen

Front

Where does photosynthesis primarily take place in plants?

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In the leaves, specifically in the chloroplasts.

Front

What are the raw materials needed for photosynthesis?

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Carbon Dioxide, Water, and Sunlight

Front

What is the stored form of glucose in plants?

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Starch

Front

What part of the plant allows for gas exchange?

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Stomata

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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