Photosynthesis Basic

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What are autotrophs?

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Autotrophs are organisms that produce their own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis, using light or chemical energy.

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What is the role of feedback mechanisms in plants?

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Feedback mechanisms regulate gas and water exchange in plants, helping to maintain homeostasis.

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What is a guard cell?

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Guard cells are specialized cells that regulate the opening and closing of stomata, controlling gas exchange and water loss in plants.

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What is the process of photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert solar energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose.

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Where does photosynthesis occur in plant cells?

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Photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplasts, which contain chlorophyll that captures light energy.

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What is chlorophyll?

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Chlorophyll is a green pigment found in chloroplasts that absorbs light energy for 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 significance of stomata in plants?

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Stomata are small openings on the surface of leaves that allow for gas exchange (CO2 in, O2 out) and transpiration.

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How do plants use glucose produced in photosynthesis?

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Plants use glucose for energy, growth, and as a building block for other organic compounds.