Photosynthesis Review

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What is the process that plants use to make their own food?

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Photosynthesis is the process that plants use to convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose.

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What is the name of the sugar produced by plants during photosynthesis?

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Glucose is the sugar produced by plants during photosynthesis.

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What gas is released during the process of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen is the gas released during photosynthesis.

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What is the pigment in chloroplasts that absorbs light for photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the pigment in chloroplasts that captures light energy for photosynthesis.

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What is an organism that cannot make its own food called?

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A heterotroph is an organism that cannot produce its own food and relies on other organisms for nutrition.

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What are the two main products of photosynthesis?

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The two main products of photosynthesis are glucose and oxygen.

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What is the role of sunlight in photosynthesis?

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Sunlight provides the energy needed for plants to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What are the raw materials needed for photosynthesis?

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The raw materials needed for photosynthesis are carbon dioxide and water.

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Where does photosynthesis primarily take place in plants?

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Photosynthesis primarily takes place in the leaves of plants, specifically in the chloroplasts.

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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