Photosynthesis

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO₂ + 6H₂O → 6O₂ + C₆H₁₂O₆

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What do plants give off that animals need?

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Oxygen

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What do animals give off that plants need?

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Carbon Dioxide

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What are the reactants of photosynthesis?

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Carbon Dioxide and Water

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Why are plants called producers?

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Because they make their own food.

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Which organisms go through photosynthesis?

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Algae, plants, and some bacteria.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight, which is essential for photosynthesis.

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What is the main product of photosynthesis?

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Glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆) and Oxygen (O₂).

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What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy?

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Photosynthesis.

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What is the significance of photosynthesis in the ecosystem?

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It produces oxygen and organic compounds that are essential for life.