Photosynthesis

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What are the two products of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen and glucose.

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How does carbon dioxide enter the leaf?

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Through stomata.

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What vital gas is given off during photosynthesis?

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Oxygen.

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What is the main light-absorbing pigment in plants?

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Chlorophyll.

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Where is chlorophyll located in the plant cell?

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In the thylakoid membrane.

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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 role does sunlight play in photosynthesis?

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It provides the energy needed for the reaction.

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What is the function of stomata in leaves?

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They allow gas exchange, including the intake of carbon dioxide.

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What are chloroplasts?

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Organelles in plant cells where photosynthesis occurs.

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What is the significance of glucose produced in photosynthesis?

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It serves as an energy source for plants and other organisms.