Photosynthesis Review Period 4

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What substance do plants produce during photosynthesis for energy?

Back

Glucose

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

Back

Photosynthesis

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What is the green pigment in chloroplasts that absorbs sunlight?

Back

Chlorophyll

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Where in a plant does most photosynthesis occur?

Back

Leaves

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What gas do plants take in from the air for photosynthesis?

Back

Carbon dioxide

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What is the main purpose of photosynthesis?

Back

To convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose.

Front

What are the two main products of photosynthesis?

Back

Glucose and oxygen.

Front

What role do chloroplasts play in photosynthesis?

Back

Chloroplasts are the organelles where photosynthesis occurs.

Front

What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy -> C6H12O6 + 6O2

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What is the importance of sunlight in photosynthesis?

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Sunlight provides the energy needed for the photosynthesis process.