Photosynthesis Basics Flashcard

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process used by plants to change light energy into chemical energy for food.

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How do plants make energy?

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Photosynthesis.

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What do plants need to survive?

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Water, air, and sunlight.

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What gas do plants take in during photosynthesis?

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CO2 (carbon dioxide).

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What is hydrophonics?

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Growing plants in nutrient-rich water without soil or in gravel or pebbles.

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What is the role of sunlight in photosynthesis?

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Sunlight provides the energy needed for plants to convert CO2 and water into glucose.

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What is chlorophyll?

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The green pigment in plants that absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis.

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What do plants release as a byproduct of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen.

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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

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Why is photosynthesis important for life on Earth?

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It produces oxygen and is the foundation of the food chain.