Photosynthesis Review

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What are reactants in a chemical equation?

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The molecules that are needed to begin a chemical reaction.

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What food is produced through photosynthesis?

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Glucose.

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Which plant tissue carries glucose to all parts of the plant?

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Phloem.

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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C₆H₁₂O₆ (Glucose) and O₂ (Oxygen).

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How do plants unlock the energy in glucose?

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Cellular Respiration.

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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 is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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

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What is the significance of photosynthesis for life on Earth?

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Photosynthesis produces oxygen and organic compounds that are essential for life.

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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).