Understanding Photosynthesis for Kids

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Photosynthesis

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Process by which plants make food using sunlight

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Chlorophyll

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Green pigment in plants that absorbs light

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Sunlight

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Energy source for photosynthesis

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Carbon Dioxide + Water

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Reactants in photosynthesis

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Glucose + Oxygen

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Products of photosynthesis

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True or False: Photosynthesis occurs in the roots of plants.

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False

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Fill in the Blank: Photosynthesis takes place in the _______ of plant cells.

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Chloroplasts

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Fill in the Blank: The chemical equation for photosynthesis is 6CO_2 + 6H_2O + light energy → C_6H_{12}O_6 + 6O_2.

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Photosynthesis equation

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Short Answer: What gas do plants release during photosynthesis?

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Oxygen

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Short Answer: Why is photosynthesis important for life on Earth?

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Provides oxygen and food