Photosynthesis

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy, usually from the sun, into chemical energy in the form of glucose, using carbon dioxide and water.

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What are the main products of photosynthesis?

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The main products of photosynthesis are glucose (a type of sugar) and oxygen.

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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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Where does photosynthesis primarily occur in plants?

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Photosynthesis primarily occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells.

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What role does sunlight play in photosynthesis?

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Sunlight provides the energy required to drive the chemical reactions of photosynthesis.

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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.

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What gas do plants take in during photosynthesis?

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Plants take in carbon dioxide (CO₂) during photosynthesis.

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What gas do plants release during photosynthesis?

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Plants release oxygen (O₂) during photosynthesis.

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How does light intensity affect the rate of photosynthesis?

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Increased light intensity generally increases the rate of photosynthesis, up to a certain point, after which it levels off.

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What happens to photosynthesis if carbon dioxide is removed?

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If carbon dioxide is removed, the rate of photosynthesis will decrease and eventually stop.