Photosynthesis

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen and glucose.

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What do plants need for photosynthesis?

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Sunlight and carbon dioxide.

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What is the chemical formula for oxygen?

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O₂.

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What two substances create glucose and oxygen in plants during photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide and water.

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What is the pigment in chloroplasts that performs photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What role does sunlight play in photosynthesis?

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It provides the energy needed for the process.

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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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What is chlorophyll?

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A green pigment found in plants that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis.

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Why is photosynthesis important for life on Earth?

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It produces oxygen and organic compounds that are essential for life.