Photosynthesis Concepts and Processes

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy, usually from the sun, into chemical energy in the form of glucose, using carbon dioxide and water.

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What organelle is responsible for photosynthesis?

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Chloroplasts are the organelles in plant cells that perform photosynthesis.

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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 is the equation for photosynthesis?

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

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What role does sunlight play in photosynthesis?

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Sunlight provides the energy needed for the photosynthesis process to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?

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Biotic factors are living components of an ecosystem (like plants and animals), while abiotic factors are non-living components (like water, sunlight, and minerals).

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What is mutualism?

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Mutualism is a type of symbiotic relationship where both species benefit from the interaction.

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What is parasitism?

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Parasitism is a type of symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits at the expense of another.

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What is commensalism?

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Commensalism is a type of symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment, including both biotic and abiotic factors.