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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Which organelle performs photosynthesis?

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Chloroplast.

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What is the pigment in chloroplasts that performs photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll.

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Why do most plants appear green?

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Because chlorophyll does not absorb green light.

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What is the correct equation for photosynthesis?

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CO₂ + H₂O --(light)--> O₂ + Sugar.

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What role does sunlight play in photosynthesis?

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Sunlight provides the energy needed for the process of photosynthesis.

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What are the raw materials needed for photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide (CO₂) and water (H₂O).

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen (O₂) and glucose (sugar).

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How does chlorophyll contribute to photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, which is used to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What is the significance of photosynthesis for life on Earth?

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Photosynthesis produces oxygen, which is essential for the survival of most living organisms, and it is the basis of the food chain.