Plants and Photosynthesis

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Which gas is removed from the atmosphere during photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide is the gas that is removed from the atmosphere during photosynthesis.

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What are plants considered since they can make their own food?

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Plants are considered autotrophs because they can produce their own food through photosynthesis.

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What is the primary function of the roots of a plant?

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The primary function of the roots is to absorb water and minerals from the soil.

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Is photosynthesis completed in two steps?

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True, photosynthesis occurs in two main stages: the light-dependent reactions and the light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle).

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Identify this molecule: C6H12O6

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The molecule C6H12O6 is glucose.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose, using carbon dioxide and water.

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What are the two main products of photosynthesis?

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The two main products of photosynthesis are glucose and oxygen.

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What role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the green pigment in plants that absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, to drive the process of photosynthesis.

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What is the significance of sunlight in photosynthesis?

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Sunlight provides the energy required for the photosynthesis process, enabling plants to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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The equation for photosynthesis is: 6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2.