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 need for photosynthesis?

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Light, 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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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen and glucose

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Which organisms go through photosynthesis?

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Algae

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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.

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What is the significance of photosynthesis to life on Earth?

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Photosynthesis produces oxygen and organic compounds that are essential for the survival of most life forms.

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What is the main pigment involved in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll.

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What is the process of converting light energy into chemical energy called?

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Photosynthesis.