Introduction to Photosynthesis

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What are the raw ingredients (reactants) of photosynthesis?

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Sunlight, CO2 (carbon dioxide), and H2O (water)

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What is the role of chloroplasts in photosynthesis?

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Chloroplasts capture sunlight and convert it into chemical energy through photosynthesis.

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What type of organism is an oak tree classified as?

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An oak tree is classified as an autotroph, as it produces its own food through photosynthesis.

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What is a heterotroph?

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A heterotroph is an organism that cannot produce its own food and relies on consuming other organisms for energy.

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True or False: Chloroplasts contain all pigments of other colors besides green.

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False. Chloroplasts primarily contain chlorophyll, which is green.

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

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Photosynthesis.

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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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Define autotroph.

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An autotroph is an organism that can produce its own food using light or chemical energy.

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What is the byproduct of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen (O2) is a byproduct of photosynthesis.

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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