24/25 Photosynthesis Vocab Flashcardizz Review U3CC1

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What does the term 'hetero' mean?

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Different.

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What is the definition of metabolism?

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The building up and breaking down of units of life requiring energy.

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What does the term 'iso' mean?

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Same.

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What does the term 'bi' mean?

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2.

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What is the significance of the term 'photosynthesis'?

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The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What is chlorophyll?

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A green pigment found in plants that is essential for photosynthesis.

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What is the role of sunlight in photosynthesis?

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Sunlight provides the energy needed for the photosynthesis process.

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What are the main products of photosynthesis?

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Glucose and oxygen.

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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

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What is the role of carbon dioxide in photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide is one of the raw materials used to produce glucose.