Photosynthesis

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What is produced during photosynthesis?

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Oxygen and Glucose are produced during photosynthesis.

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What do we call organisms that collect energy from the sun and turn it into organic compounds?

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Autotrophs are organisms that collect energy from the sun and convert it into organic compounds.

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What is the missing component in the equation: Water + ________ + Sunlight --> Oxygen + Glucose?

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Carbon dioxide is the missing component.

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What are stomata?

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Stomata are small openings located in the leaf that allow carbon dioxide to enter and oxygen to exit.

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How is oxygen released into the air during photosynthesis?

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Oxygen is released into the air through the stomata.

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What is the main purpose of photosynthesis?

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The main purpose of photosynthesis is to convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose.

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What pigment is responsible for capturing sunlight in plants?

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Chlorophyll is the pigment responsible for capturing sunlight.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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The two main stages of photosynthesis are the light-dependent reactions and the light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle).

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What role does sunlight play in photosynthesis?

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Sunlight provides the energy needed for the photosynthesis process.

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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The chemical equation for photosynthesis is 6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy --> C6H12O6 + 6O2.