Photosynthesis

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose, using carbon dioxide and water.

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What are the main reactants of photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O).

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What are the main products of photosynthesis?

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Glucose (C6H12O6) and oxygen (O2).

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Where does photosynthesis take place in plant cells?

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In the chloroplasts.

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What role does sunlight play in photosynthesis?

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Sunlight provides the energy needed for the chemical reactions to occur.

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What is the chemical formula for glucose?

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C6H12O6.

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What is the chemical formula for carbon dioxide?

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CO2.

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What is the significance of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the pigment that absorbs sunlight, allowing plants to convert light energy into chemical energy.

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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 the difference between reactants and products in a chemical reaction?

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Reactants are the starting materials that undergo a chemical change, while products are the substances formed as a result of the reaction.