Photosynthesis

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What is photosynthesis?

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

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What organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plants?

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Chloroplast.

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What pigment in plants absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll.

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What gas do plants take in for photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide.

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What are the openings on the underside of leaves called?

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Stomata.

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What do plants release as a byproduct of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen.

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What is the main purpose of photosynthesis?

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To convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose.

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What two main substances are produced during photosynthesis?

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Glucose and oxygen.

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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 equation for photosynthesis?

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