Photosynthesis

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen and glucose.

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What is the correct equation for photosynthesis?

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CO₂ + light + H₂O → O₂ + Sugar.

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

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Sun.

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What do plants need for photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide.

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Which gas is removed from the atmosphere during photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide.

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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 chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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

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Why is photosynthesis important for life on Earth?

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It produces oxygen and organic compounds that are essential for the survival of most living organisms.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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

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Where does photosynthesis occur in plant cells?

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In the chloroplasts.