Biology Concepts

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants, algae, and some bacteria use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to produce food (glucose) and oxygen.

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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Sunlight + Water + Carbon Dioxide → Glucose + Oxygen.

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Why is photosynthesis important?

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Photosynthesis provides plants with energy to grow, produces oxygen for animals and humans to breathe, and supports the food chain by producing organic compounds.

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What are ribosomes?

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Ribosomes are tiny structures within cells that act as 'protein factories,' translating genetic information from mRNA into proteins.

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What are ribosomes made of?

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Ribosomes are made up of RNA and proteins.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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Ribosomes read the sequence of mRNA and assemble amino acids into a chain to form a protein.

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Where are ribosomes located?

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Ribosomes are found in the cytoplasm of both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, and sometimes attached to the endoplasmic reticulum in eukaryotic cells.

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What is glucose?

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Glucose is a simple sugar that serves as the main source of energy for the body's cells.

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How is glucose obtained?

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Glucose comes from foods like fruits, vegetables, and grains, or it can be produced by the body from other substances.

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What is the chemical structure of glucose?

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Glucose has the molecular formula C₆H₁₂O₆ and is a monosaccharide.