Biomolecule and Photosynthesis Flashcard Review

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process plants use to make their own food.

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What gas do plants give off after conducting photosynthesis?

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Oxygen.

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What is produced as a result of photosynthesis?

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Glucose.

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What type of energy is changed into chemical energy during photosynthesis?

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Light energy.

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What is the main purpose of photosynthesis?

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To convert light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose.

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What are the two main products of photosynthesis?

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Glucose and oxygen.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy from the sun.

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What are the raw materials needed for photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide and water.

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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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What is cellular respiration?

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The process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.