Photosynthesis

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process in which plants make their food.

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What is the ultimate ORIGINAL source of energy for living things?

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Sun

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Plants need ________ for photosynthesis.

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carbon dioxide

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Why do plants conduct photosynthesis?

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To make glucose.

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The formula for glucose is...

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C₆H₁₂O₆.

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What are the 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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Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight, which is essential for photosynthesis.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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Light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle.

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Where does photosynthesis occur in plants?

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In the chloroplasts.

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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