Photosynthesis and Respiration

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What is the process that plants use to make food?

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Photosynthesis

Front

What is the law that states matter cannot be created or destroyed?

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The Law of Conservation of Mass

Front

What kind of organism was performing photosynthesis before plants existed?

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Cyanobacteria

Front

What is one product of photosynthesis that animals breathe?

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Oxygen

Front

What are living things that are too small to be seen called?

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Microorganisms

Front

What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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Light-dependent reactions and Calvin cycle

Front

What is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll

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What gas do plants take in during photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide

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What is the main energy source for photosynthesis?

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Sunlight

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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