Photosynthesis Review Questions

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C6H12O6 in the photosynthesis equation stands for:

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glucose

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H2O in the photosynthesis equation stands for:

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water

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Which is the correct energy conversion scenario for how photosynthesis works?

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the sun's energy is converted to chemical energy

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In a classroom-cell scale model, a chloroplast would be the size of:

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a table

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CO2 in the photosynthesis equation stands for:

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carbon dioxide

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What is 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 the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the green pigment in plants that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis.

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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 overall equation for photosynthesis?

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

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What is the significance of photosynthesis to life on Earth?

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