Photosynthesis

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What are the 3 "ingredients" of photosynthesis?

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carbon dioxide, sunlight, water

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What pigment captures/absorbs sunlight?

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chlorophyll

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What is the main purpose of photosynthesis?

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To make food

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What is the correct equation for photosynthesis?

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CO₂ + H₂O → O₂ + C₆H₁₂O₆

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Which of the following is an example of a HETEROTROPH?

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Bear

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight, which is essential for the photosynthesis process.

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What do plants produce during photosynthesis?

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Oxygen and glucose.

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What is the significance of photosynthesis to life on Earth?

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Photosynthesis provides oxygen for living organisms and is the basis of the food chain.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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Light-dependent reactions and light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle).