Pre-CFA: Photosynthesis

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen and glucose.

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What are the raw materials (reactants) of photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide and water.

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What is the chemical formula for oxygen?

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O₂.

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What is the chemical formula for water?

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H₂O.

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Where does the process of photosynthesis take place in plants?

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In the leaves of the plant.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which green plants 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 sunlight, which is essential for the photosynthesis process.

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What is the significance of photosynthesis for life on Earth?

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

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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

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What is glucose?

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A simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms.