3.1 Photosynthesis

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What is the primary purpose of photosynthesis in producers?

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To convert light energy into chemical energy.

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Which CELL ORGANELLE is used to complete Photosynthesis?

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Chloroplast.

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Do ALL living things complete Photosynthesis?

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No. Only living things with chloroplasts.

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen and Sugar.

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Why do plants conduct photosynthesis?

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To make glucose.

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What is photosynthesis?

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

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What is chlorophyll?

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A green pigment found in plants that is essential for photosynthesis.

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What are the raw materials needed for photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight.

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What role does sunlight play in photosynthesis?

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It provides the energy needed to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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