Light, Photosynthesis, and Cellular Respiration

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The main source of energy for all life comes from ____.

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the Sun

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What are the reactants needed for photosynthesis?

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Light, water, and carbon dioxide

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Which of the following is the correct balanced equation for PHOTOSYNTHESIS? Options: 6H₂O + 6CO₂ + light energy --> C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂, CO₂ + H₂O + light energy --> C₆H₁₂O₆ + O₂, C₆H₁₂O₆ + O₂ --> CO₂ + H₂O + energy, C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ --> 6CO₂ + 6H₂O + energy

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6H₂O + 6CO₂ + light energy --> C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂

Front

What pigment absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll

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Why is photosynthesis important?

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All of these are correct

Front

The leaf of a plant is functionally similar to what in humans? Options: Stomach, Lungs, Blood vessels (arteries and veins), Intestines

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Lungs

Front

Why do most plants appear green?

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Reflects green light

Front

In which organelle does photosynthesis take place?

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Chloroplast

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What happens to the amount of carbon as it goes through the carbon cycle (photosynthesis and cellular respiration)?

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Amount of carbon stays the same

Front

In photosynthesis, what happens to light energy?

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Light energy is converted into chemical energy