701 Photosynthesis Homework

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What is the location inside of a plant cell where the process of photosynthesis occurs?

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Chloroplasts are the organelles in plant cells where photosynthesis takes place.

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What are small openings on the underside of a leaf through which oxygen and carbon dioxide can move?

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Stomata are the small openings that allow gas exchange in plants.

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What gas do plants release during photosynthesis?

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Oxygen is the gas released by plants during the process of photosynthesis.

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What is a simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms?

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Glucose is a simple sugar that serves as a key energy source for living organisms.

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What is taken in by the leaves of the plant to give the chloroplasts energy for food production?

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Sunlight is absorbed by the leaves to provide energy for photosynthesis.

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What pigment in plants captures sunlight for photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the pigment that captures sunlight for the process of photosynthesis.

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

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Photosynthesis is the process that converts sunlight into chemical energy in the form of glucose.

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What are the two main products of photosynthesis?

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The two main products of photosynthesis are glucose and oxygen.

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What is the role of water in photosynthesis?

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Water is used in photosynthesis to provide electrons and protons for the production of glucose.

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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The chemical equation for photosynthesis is 6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2.