Photosynthesis

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What is the primary function of photosynthesis in plants?

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To convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose.

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How do plants primarily absorb water?

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Through their roots, which then transport it up the stem to the leaves.

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What is the chemical formula for glucose?

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C6H12O6.

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What part of the plant is most responsible for photosynthesis?

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The leaf.

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What type of organism is an autotroph?

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An organism that produces its own food, such as a plant.

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What are the two main products of photosynthesis?

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Glucose and oxygen.

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What role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun.

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What are the raw materials needed for photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide and water.

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In which part of the plant does photosynthesis primarily occur?

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In the chloroplasts of the leaf cells.

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What is the significance of photosynthesis to the ecosystem?

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It produces oxygen and organic compounds that are essential for life.