Photosynthesis

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What is the pigment in chloroplasts that performs photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the pigment in chloroplasts that captures light energy for photosynthesis.

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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The products of photosynthesis are oxygen and glucose.

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What do plants give off that animals need to take in?

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Plants give off oxygen that animals need to take in.

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What do animals give off that plants need to take in?

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Animals give off carbon dioxide that plants need to take in.

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What are the reactants of photosynthesis?

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The reactants of photosynthesis are carbon dioxide and water.

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Which energy transformation occurs in photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis transforms light energy into chemical energy.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, which is essential for the photosynthesis process.

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What is the overall equation for photosynthesis?

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

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Why is photosynthesis important for life on Earth?

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Photosynthesis produces oxygen and glucose, which are essential for the survival of most life forms.

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What is the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy?

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The process is called photosynthesis.