Photosynthesis

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What type of energy is converted during photosynthesis?

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Light energy is converted into chemical energy.

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What are the three key ingredients needed for photosynthesis?

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Sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide.

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What sugar do plants produce during photosynthesis?

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Glucose.

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What gas do plants take in from the air for photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide.

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What is the main source of energy for all life on Earth?

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The sun.

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What process do plants use to make their food?

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Photosynthesis.

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What do plants release as a byproduct of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen.

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Where does photosynthesis primarily occur in plants?

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In the leaves.

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What pigment in plants absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll.

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2.