Plants and Photosynthesis

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What does chlorophyll absorb in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight.

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What type of organisms are almost all plants?

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Almost all plants are producers.

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What is the process called when plants lose water through their leaves?

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The loss of water through a plant's leaves is called transpiration.

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What is another word for the sugar that plants produce?

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Another word for the sugar that plants make is glucose.

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What is phototropism?

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Phototropism is plant growth towards the Sun.

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What is photosynthesis?

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

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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Producers create their own food and provide energy for consumers.

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What is the main gas that plants take in during photosynthesis?

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The main gas that plants take in during photosynthesis is carbon dioxide.

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What is the importance of sunlight in photosynthesis?

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Sunlight provides the energy needed for plants to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose.

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What is the function of roots in plants?

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Roots anchor the plant and absorb water and nutrients from the soil.