Biology Extra Credit

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What gas is released by plants during photosynthesis?

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Oxygen is released by plants during photosynthesis.

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Which factor does NOT affect the rate of photosynthesis?

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Soil type does not affect the rate of photosynthesis.

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What energy source do plants use for photosynthesis?

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Plants get the energy they need for photosynthesis from sunlight.

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What do enzymes usually end with?

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Enzymes usually end in -ase.

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What is the chemical formula for glucose?

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C6H12O6 is the chemical formula for glucose.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose.

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What are the main products of photosynthesis?

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The main products of photosynthesis are glucose and oxygen.

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What role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight, which is essential for photosynthesis.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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The two main stages of photosynthesis are the light-dependent reactions and the light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle).

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What is the importance of photosynthesis to life on Earth?

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Photosynthesis is crucial because it produces oxygen and organic compounds that are the foundation of the food chain.