Photosynthesis

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What are the three essential components that plants need for photosynthesis?

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Water, air, and sunlight.

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What is the source of energy that is converted into sugar during photosynthesis?

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The energy from the sun.

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In which part of the plant does photosynthesis primarily occur?

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In the leaves.

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What is the primary product of photosynthesis that serves as food for plants?

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Sugar.

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What gas do plants release into the atmosphere as a byproduct of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen.

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

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Photosynthesis.

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What role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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

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How do plants obtain carbon dioxide for photosynthesis?

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Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the air through small openings in their leaves called stomata.

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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