MD: Photosynthesis

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What is the main source of energy for photosynthesis?

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Sunlight is the main source of energy for photosynthesis.

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What is a heterotroph?

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A heterotroph is an organism that cannot make its own food and relies on other organisms for nutrition.

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What pigment is responsible for absorbing sunlight in plants?

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Chlorophyll is the pigment that absorbs sunlight in plants.

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How many molecules of glucose are produced in the photosynthesis equation?

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1 molecule of glucose is produced in the photosynthesis equation.

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Where are the products of photosynthesis found in the equation?

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The products of photosynthesis are found on the right side of the equation.

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What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into food?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert sunlight into food.

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What are the raw materials needed for photosynthesis?

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The raw materials needed for photosynthesis are carbon dioxide and water.

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What gas do plants release during photosynthesis?

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Plants release oxygen during photosynthesis.

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What is the role of chloroplasts in photosynthesis?

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Chloroplasts are the organelles in plant cells where photosynthesis takes place.

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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The chemical equation for photosynthesis is 6CO2 + 6H2O + sunlight → C6H12O6 + 6O2.