Photosynthesis 2023

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What are organisms that CANNOT make their own food called?

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Heterotrophs

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Why do most plants appear green?

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Because chlorophyll does not absorb green light.

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What factor would NOT increase glucose production in photosynthesis?

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Freezing temperatures.

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What process do plants use to convert light energy into chemical energy?

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Photosynthesis.

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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Energy + 6CO₂ + 6H₂O → 6O₂ + C₆H₁₂O₆

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What is a product of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, primarily from the blue and red wavelengths.

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What are autotrophs?

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Organisms that can produce their own food using light or chemical energy.

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What is the main purpose of photosynthesis?

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To convert light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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Light-dependent reactions and light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle).