Matter Cycling & Photosynthesis

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process plants use to turn carbon dioxide and water into food.

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How does most of the water needed by the plant get into its leaves?

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The roots absorb it and then it travels up the stem.

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The energy contained in sugar was once energy from what?

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The energy from sugar was once energy from the sun.

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Which gas is removed from the atmosphere during photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide.

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Leaves use the energy from the sun to change carbon dioxide and water into what?

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Sugar.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight, which is essential for the process of photosynthesis.

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What are the main products of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen and sugar.

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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

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Why is photosynthesis important for life on Earth?

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It produces oxygen and is the basis of the food chain.

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What do plants need for photosynthesis to occur?

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Sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water.