Photosynthesis

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Why are plants usually green?

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Because the chlorophyll reflects green light.

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What happens to a plant's production of high-energy sugars if carbon dioxide is completely removed from its environment?

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Sugars will not be produced.

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What is the chemical formula for glucose?

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C6H12O6

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After photosynthesis, plants store their energy as _________.

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glucose (sugar)

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How does light intensity generally affect the rate of photosynthesis?

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Increases the rate, up to a point.

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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 are the main products of photosynthesis?

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Glucose and oxygen.

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What role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, primarily from the blue and red wavelengths.

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What is the overall equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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