Photosynthesis Flashcard

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What do plants 'breathe in'?

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Carbon dioxide

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What do plants lose through the stomata besides gases?

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Water

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What are the reactants in the photosynthesis equation?

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Water and carbon dioxide

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How does lower temperature affect the rate of photosynthesis?

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It slows down the rate.

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What is the chemical formula for glucose as mentioned in the photosynthesis equation?

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C6H12O6

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What is photosynthesis?

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

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What role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight, which is essential for the photosynthesis process.

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What is the primary product of photosynthesis?

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Glucose.

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What gas do plants release during photosynthesis?

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Oxygen.

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What is the significance of stomata in plants?

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Stomata are small openings on the surface of leaves that allow for gas exchange.