Photosynthesis

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What is a substance that is a part of a reaction and goes through a change?

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Reactants

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What is the main source of energy for all life?

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The sun

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What is a substance that is formed after a reaction has occurred?

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Product

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What is the correct equation for photosynthesis?

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carbon dioxide + water + light --> oxygen + glucose

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What is the name of the pigment used in photosynthesis that gives plants their green color?

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Chlorophyll

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What process do plants use to convert sunlight into chemical energy?

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Photosynthesis

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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 chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, primarily from the blue and red wavelengths, to drive the photosynthesis process.

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen and glucose.

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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.