Photosynthesis Review Period 8

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What is the organelle in plant cells that contains chlorophyll?

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Chloroplast

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What gas do plants release during photosynthesis?

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Oxygen

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What is the green pigment in chloroplasts that absorbs sunlight?

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Chlorophyll

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What process do plants use to make their own food using sunlight?

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Photosynthesis

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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CO₂ + light + H₂O → O₂ + Sugar

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What do plants absorb from the air during photosynthesis?

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Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)

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What do plants need from the soil for photosynthesis?

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Water (H₂O)

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What is the primary source of energy for photosynthesis?

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Sunlight

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What is produced as a byproduct of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen (O₂)

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What is the main purpose of photosynthesis?

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To convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose.