Photosynthesis

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What is produced as a result of photosynthesis?

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Glucose and Oxygen

Front

What are the openings found mostly on the underside of a leaf that allow gases to pass into and out of the leaf?

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Stomata

Front

Which organelle performs photosynthesis?

Back

Chloroplast

Front

What is photosynthesis?

Back

The process in which plants make their food.

Front

What is the ultimate ORIGINAL source of energy for living things?

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Sun

Front

What pigment is primarily responsible for absorbing light energy in plants?

Back

Chlorophyll

Front

What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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Light-dependent reactions and Light-independent reactions (Calvin Cycle).

Front

What gas do plants take in during photosynthesis?

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Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

Front

What is the role of water in photosynthesis?

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Water provides electrons and protons for the light-dependent reactions.

Front

What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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