Photosynthesis Concepts and Processes

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What are chloroplasts?

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Organelles of plant cells where energy is made.

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What happens to the rate of photosynthesis when there is not enough light?

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The rate of photosynthesis is limited.

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How do animals and plants interact in terms of gas exchange?

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Animals release the CO₂ required for photosynthesis.

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What do plants give off that animals need?

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Oxygen.

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What do animals give off that plants need?

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Carbon dioxide.

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen and glucose.

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What is the primary function of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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To absorb light energy.

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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 role does sunlight play in photosynthesis?

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It provides the energy needed for the process.

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What is the significance of photosynthesis to the ecosystem?

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