Photosynthesis

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What carries water up throughout plants?

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Xylem

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What is the correct equation for photosynthesis?

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CO₂ + light + H₂O → O₂ + Sugar

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How does photosynthesis benefit heterotrophs?

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It creates a source of energy they can eat.

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What do plants get the energy they need for photosynthesis from?

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Sunlight

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How do leaves use lipids?

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As a waxy cuticle that protects the leaf from UV rays.

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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 is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight and converts it into chemical energy.

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What are the main products of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen and glucose.

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What is the significance of stomata in plants?

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Stomata are openings that allow gas exchange (CO₂ in, O₂ out) in leaves.

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What is the function of phloem in plants?

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Phloem transports sugars and nutrients produced during photosynthesis.