Photosynthesis

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What are the raw materials of photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide and water are the raw materials of photosynthesis.

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What happens to a plant's production of high-energy sugars if carbon dioxide is completely removed from its environment?

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Sugars will not be produced.

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What process produced most of the oxygen in the Earth’s atmosphere?

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Photosynthesis produced most of the oxygen in the Earth’s atmosphere.

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How does light intensity affect the rate of photosynthesis?

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Light intensity increases the rate of photosynthesis, up to a point.

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After photosynthesis, how do plants store their energy?

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Plants store their energy as glucose (sugar).

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What is photosynthesis?

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

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What role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the pigment that absorbs sunlight, allowing plants to convert light energy into chemical energy.

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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The products of photosynthesis are glucose (sugar) and oxygen.

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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

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Why is photosynthesis important for life on Earth?

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Photosynthesis is important because it produces oxygen and organic compounds that are essential for the survival of most life forms.