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What are the three main reactants required for photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide, sunlight, and water.

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What is the primary product of photosynthesis?

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Glucose (sugar) and oxygen.

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In which organelle does photosynthesis occur?

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Chloroplasts.

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What is the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration?

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Photosynthesis produces glucose and oxygen, which are used in cellular respiration to produce energy.

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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 role does sunlight play in photosynthesis?

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Sunlight provides the energy needed to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose.

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What is the significance of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the pigment that absorbs sunlight, allowing plants to convert light energy into chemical energy.

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How do plants obtain carbon dioxide for photosynthesis?

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Plants take in carbon dioxide from the atmosphere through small openings called stomata.

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What is the byproduct of photosynthesis that is essential for animal life?

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Oxygen.

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

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Photosynthesis.