Producers & Photosynthesis - TCI Lesson 4

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What is a biofuel?

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A biofuel is a material made from biomass that releases energy when burned.

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What are the substances essential for the healthy growth of a plant called?

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Nutrients.

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What part of a plant is responsible for transporting water, nutrients, and glucose throughout the plant?

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Stem.

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Why do engineers want to use biofuels?

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Engineers want to use biofuels as a renewable alternative to jet fuels.

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What part of a plant is responsible for taking in light, carbon dioxide, and water to produce oxygen and glucose?

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Leaves.

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What process do plants use to convert light energy into chemical energy?

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Photosynthesis.

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What are the main products of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen and glucose.

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What role do leaves play in the process of photosynthesis?

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Leaves take in light, carbon dioxide, and water to produce oxygen and glucose.

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What is the function of the stem in a plant?

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The stem transports water, nutrients, and glucose throughout the plant.

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What is biomass?

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Biomass is organic material that comes from plants and animals.

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