Intro to Photosynthesis

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What gas do plants need from the air for photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide.

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How does carbon dioxide enter the leaves of a plant?

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It enters through the stomata.

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What do plants release as a byproduct of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen.

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In what form do plants store energy after photosynthesis?

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Glucose (sugar).

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Where in the cell does photosynthesis take place?

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Chloroplast.

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What is the primary purpose of photosynthesis in plants?

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To convert light energy into chemical energy.

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What pigment is primarily responsible for capturing light energy in plants?

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Chlorophyll.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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

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What is the role of sunlight in photosynthesis?

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It provides the energy needed to drive the reactions.

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What are the reactants of photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide and water.