Photosynthesis

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which plants make their own food using sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What are the three main ingredients needed for photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide (CO2), Water, and Sunlight.

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Where does photosynthesis occur in plant cells?

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In the chloroplasts.

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What do plants store their energy as after photosynthesis?

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Glucose (sugar).

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What are the two main products of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen and Glucose.

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What role does sunlight play 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 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, which is essential for most living organisms, and it is the basis of the food chain.

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What is chlorophyll?

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A green pigment in plants that absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis.

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How do plants take in carbon dioxide?

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Through small openings in their leaves called stomata.