Photosynthesis

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What is the pigment in chloroplasts that performs photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll

Front

What is the ultimate ORIGINAL source of energy for living things?

Back

Sun

Front

Why is photosynthesis an important process for life?

Back

It creates oxygen for animals to breathe, it becomes a food source for other organisms, it creates glucose for plants to use as energy.

Front

What is the purpose of photosynthesis for a plant?

Back

To make glucose.

Front

Which statement about photosynthesis is correct?

Back

Plants get the energy they need for photosynthesis from sunlight.

Front

What are the two main products of photosynthesis?

Back

Glucose and oxygen.

Front

What are the raw materials needed for photosynthesis?

Back

Carbon dioxide and water.

Front

In which part of the plant does photosynthesis primarily occur?

Back

In the leaves.

Front

What is the role of sunlight in photosynthesis?

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It provides the energy needed to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose.

Front

What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy -> C6H12O6 + 6O2.