Photosynthesis

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What do plants need for photosynthesis?

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Plants need carbon dioxide for photosynthesis.

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What is the ultimate ORIGINAL source of energy for living things?

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The ultimate ORIGINAL source of energy for living things is the Sun.

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In which part of photosynthesis is water split to release oxygen?

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Water is split to release oxygen in the light dependent reactions.

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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The products of photosynthesis are oxygen and glucose.

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What is the pigment in chloroplasts that absorbs light energy?

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The pigment in chloroplasts that absorbs light energy is called chlorophyll.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and some other organisms 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, which is essential for the photosynthesis process.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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The two main stages of photosynthesis are the light dependent reactions and the light independent reactions (Calvin cycle).

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What is the formula for photosynthesis?

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The formula for photosynthesis is 6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2.

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What is the significance of oxygen produced in photosynthesis?

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Oxygen produced in photosynthesis is essential for the respiration of most living organisms.