Photosynthesis

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What do plants store their energy as after photosynthesis?

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Glucose (sugar)

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What are the raw materials required for photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide and water

Front

What is the chemical formula for carbon dioxide?

Back

CO₂

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Which gases enter and exit plants during photosynthesis?

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Enter: Carbon dioxide; Exit: Oxygen

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Which organisms are known to perform photosynthesis?

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Plants, algae, and some bacteria

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What is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll

Front

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

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Photosynthesis

Front

What is the overall equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO₂ + 6H₂O + light energy → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂

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In which part of the plant does photosynthesis primarily occur?

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In the leaves, specifically in the chloroplasts

Front

What role does sunlight play in photosynthesis?

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It provides the energy needed to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.