Photosynthesis

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What are the main products of photosynthesis?

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Sugar (glucose), oxygen, and water.

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What gas do plants release during photosynthesis that is essential for human and animal life?

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Oxygen.

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What pigment is responsible for the green color in leaves and stems of plants?

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Chlorophyll.

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What is the correct chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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CO₂ + light + H₂O → O₂ + Sugar.

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What type of sugar do plants produce as a result of photosynthesis?

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Glucose.

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What role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, which is necessary for the photosynthesis process.

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In which part of the plant does photosynthesis primarily occur?

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In the leaves.

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What is the significance of photosynthesis in the ecosystem?

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Photosynthesis is crucial for producing oxygen and organic compounds that serve as food for living organisms.

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How does light intensity affect the rate of photosynthesis?

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Increased light intensity generally increases the rate of photosynthesis up to a certain point, after which it levels off.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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