Photosynthesis

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What are the reactants needed for photosynthesis?

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Light, water, and carbon dioxide.

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What gives the leaf its green color and absorbs sunlight?

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Chlorophyll.

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What are the reactants to photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide and water.

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What two products does a plant make during photosynthesis?

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Oxygen and glucose.

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Glucose and oxygen.

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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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Where does photosynthesis primarily occur in plants?

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In the leaves, specifically in the chloroplasts.

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What role does sunlight play in photosynthesis?

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Sunlight provides the energy needed for the photosynthesis process.

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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

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What is chlorophyll?

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