Photosynthesis

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What are the main products of photosynthesis?

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Glucose and Oxygen.

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True or False: Photosynthesis occurs only in plants.

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True. Only plants engage in making their own food through photosynthesis.

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Where in plants do carbon dioxide and oxygen enter and exit?

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Through the stomata of leaves.

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What are the openings found in the leaves of plants called?

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Stomata.

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Where in plants does most photosynthesis occur?

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In the leaves.

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What is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll.

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What is the overall equation for photosynthesis?

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

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What role does sunlight play in photosynthesis?

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Sunlight provides the energy needed for the photosynthesis process.

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What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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Chloroplasts are the organelles where photosynthesis takes place.

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What is the significance of stomata in photosynthesis?

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Stomata allow for the exchange of gases (CO2 in, O2 out) necessary for photosynthesis.

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