Photosynthesis

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Why do plants conduct photosynthesis?

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To make glucose.

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen and sugar (glucose).

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Where do plants get the energy they need for photosynthesis?

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From sunlight.

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What molecule absorbs sunlight during photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll.

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What do plants need from the air for photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy in the form of glucose.

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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 chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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

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What is the importance of photosynthesis for life on Earth?

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Photosynthesis produces oxygen and glucose, which are essential for the survival of most living organisms.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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Light-dependent reactions and light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle).