Photosynthesis

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What gas do plants take in for photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide.

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What gas do plants release during photosynthesis?

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Oxygen.

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What is the process called that plants use to turn sunlight into food?

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Photosynthesis.

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What pigment do producers use to absorb sunlight?

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Chlorophyll.

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Where does photosynthesis primarily occur in plants?

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In the chloroplasts.

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What are the two main products of photosynthesis?

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Glucose and oxygen.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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It absorbs sunlight to provide energy for the process.

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What are the raw materials needed for photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight.

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How does photosynthesis benefit the environment?

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It produces oxygen and removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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