Photosynthesis

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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light + carbon dioxide + water --> glucose + oxygen

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Which organelle stores water for use in photosynthesis?

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Vacuole

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How does most of the water needed by the plant get into its leaves?

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The roots absorb it and then it travels up the stem.

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How does carbon dioxide get into the leaves of a plant?

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It enters through the stomata.

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What is an autotroph?

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An organism that produces its own food, such as an appletree.

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What is the role of chloroplasts in photosynthesis?

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Chloroplasts are the organelles where photosynthesis occurs.

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What is glucose and why is it important for plants?

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Glucose is a sugar produced during photosynthesis that provides energy for the plant.

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What gas do plants release during photosynthesis?

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Oxygen.

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What is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll.

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What are stomata?

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Tiny openings on the surface of leaves that allow gas exchange.