Photosynthesis

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Why are plants important to life on Earth?

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They use carbon dioxide and give us oxygen.

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Plants need ________ from the air for photosynthesis.

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carbon dioxide.

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What are the 3 key ingredients needed for photosynthesis?

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sunlight, water, carbon dioxide.

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Organisms that produce their own food are called what?

Back

autotrophs.

Front

Which of the following statement is true regarding photosynthesis?

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All of these are correct: creates oxygen for animals to breathe, creates energy for consumers to use, creates food for plants to use.

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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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What role does sunlight play in photosynthesis?

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Sunlight provides the energy needed for plants to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose.

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What is chlorophyll?

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A green pigment found in plants that is essential for photosynthesis.

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What do plants produce as a byproduct of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen.

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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