Photosynthesis Entrance Ticket

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Which organelle is responsible for making food (Glucose) using sunlight?

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Chloroplast

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What is the correct equation for PHOTOSYNTHESIS?

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CO₂ + light + H₂O → O₂ + Sugar

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What is the chemical formula for glucose?

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C₆H₁₂O₆

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen and glucose

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What is the chemical formula for oxygen?

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O₂

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, which is used to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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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).

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Where in the plant does photosynthesis primarily occur?

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In the leaves, specifically in the chloroplasts.

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What is the significance of photosynthesis to life on Earth?

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Photosynthesis produces oxygen and organic compounds that are essential for the survival of most life forms.