Photosynthesis Vocabulary

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What is the correct equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO₂ + 6H₂O → 6O₂ + C₆H₁₂O₆

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What do plants need for the photosynthesis process?

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Light, carbon dioxide, and water

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What is the pigment in chloroplasts that performs photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll

Front

The cell organelle that is the site for photosynthesis is called:

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Chloroplast

Front

Which of the following is an example of a HETEROTROPH?

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Bear

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, which is used to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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Light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle (light-independent reactions).

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Where does photosynthesis occur in plant cells?

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In the chloroplasts.

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What is the primary product of photosynthesis?

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Glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆).