Photosynthesis

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What type of organisms are known to use photosynthesis?

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Both plants and bacteria.

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Which organelle in plant cells is primarily responsible for photosynthesis?

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Chloroplast.

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What are the main reactants required for photosynthesis?

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Light, water, and carbon dioxide.

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What is the correct chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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CO₂ + light + H₂O → O₂ + glucose.

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What are the main products of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen and glucose.

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What role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight, which is essential for the photosynthesis process.

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How does photosynthesis benefit the environment?

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Photosynthesis produces oxygen and removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

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What is the significance of glucose produced in photosynthesis?

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Glucose serves as an energy source for plants and is used in cellular respiration.

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What is the difference between autotrophs and heterotrophs in the context of photosynthesis?

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Autotrophs, like plants, produce their own food through photosynthesis, while heterotrophs rely on consuming other organisms for energy.

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In which part of the plant does photosynthesis primarily occur?

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Photosynthesis primarily occurs in the leaves of the plant.