Ch 8 Photosynthesis

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What is the name of the green pigment found inside of chloroplast?

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Chlorophyll

Front

What happens to the rate of photosynthesis when plants are in warmer temperatures?

Back

Increases

Front

What type of organism can produce their own food (sugar)?

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Autotroph

Front

What organelle do plants use to break down sugar for energy (ATP)?

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Mitochondria

Front

Which of the following is the chemical formula for glucose?

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C_6H_{12}O_6

Front

What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy?

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Photosynthesis

Front

What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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Light-dependent reactions and Calvin cycle

Front

What gas do plants take in during photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide (CO_2)

Front

What is produced as a byproduct of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen (O_2)

Front

What role does sunlight play in photosynthesis?

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It provides the energy needed for the reactions.