Photosynthesis Flashcard 7th Grade

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Most plants appear green because chlorophyll

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reflects green light.

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Because plants carry out photosynthesis, they are considered

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autotrophs.

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What is the chemical formula for carbon dioxide?

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CO₂.

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What is the chemical formula for oxygen?

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O₂.

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Which organelle performs PHOTOSYNTHESIS?

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Chloroplast.

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What is photosynthesis?

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

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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 role of sunlight in photosynthesis?

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It provides the energy needed for the process.

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What is chlorophyll?

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A green pigment found in plants that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis.

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What are autotrophs?

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Organisms that produce their own food, primarily through photosynthesis.

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