Photosynthesis

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What are stomata?

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Stomata are small openings found on the surfaces of leaves that allow for gas exchange, enabling plants to take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen.

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What is produced as a result of photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis produces glucose and oxygen as its main products.

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What is chlorophyll?

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Chlorophyll is the green pigment found in plants that absorbs sunlight, allowing plants to perform photosynthesis.

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What are the reactants of photosynthesis?

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The reactants of photosynthesis are carbon dioxide and water.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What role does sunlight play in photosynthesis?

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Sunlight provides the energy needed for plants to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose during photosynthesis.

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What is the function of chloroplasts?

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Chloroplasts are organelles in plant cells where photosynthesis takes place, containing chlorophyll.

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Why do plants appear green?

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Plants appear green because chlorophyll reflects green light and absorbs other wavelengths of light for photosynthesis.

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What is the importance of photosynthesis to life on Earth?

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Photosynthesis is crucial because it produces oxygen, which is essential for most living organisms, and it forms the base of the food chain.

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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.