LS1.8 BIO1 Review

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What is the general equation for photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide + Water + Sunlight → Glucose + Oxygen

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What two substances combine in the presence of sunlight to form glucose during photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide (CO_2) and Water (H_2O)

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Which type of organism benefits directly from increased levels of CO2?

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Trees benefit directly from increased levels of CO2.

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What are the main products of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen and Sugar (Glucose)

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Which product of photosynthesis is also a reactant in cellular respiration?

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Glucose

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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.

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Define photosynthesis.

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

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What is the significance of oxygen in photosynthesis?

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Oxygen is a byproduct of photosynthesis and is essential for the survival of aerobic organisms.

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What is the chemical formula for glucose?

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C6H12O6

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How do plants absorb carbon dioxide?

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Plants absorb carbon dioxide through small openings in their leaves called stomata.