Photosynthesis

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What part of the plant absorbs water for photosynthesis?

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Roots absorb water from the soil, which is essential for photosynthesis.

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What pigment gives plants their green color and is crucial for photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the pigment that gives plants their green color and plays a key role in absorbing light energy for photosynthesis.

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Which substance is NOT necessary for plants to survive?

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Pesticides are not necessary for plant survival; in fact, they can be harmful.

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What is the primary waste product of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen is the waste product released during photosynthesis.

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Where do plants obtain the energy required for photosynthesis?

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Plants obtain energy for photosynthesis from sunlight.

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

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Photosynthesis is the process that converts light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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The two main stages of photosynthesis are the light-dependent reactions and the light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle).

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What role do chloroplasts play in photosynthesis?

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

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What are the reactants needed for photosynthesis?

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The reactants needed for photosynthesis are carbon dioxide and water.

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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.

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