Photosynthesis

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What do plants give off after photosynthesis?

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Oxygen

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which plants make their own food using sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What three things are needed for a plant to do photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide (CO2), Water, Sunlight

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Where do plants get the energy they need for photosynthesis?

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From sunlight.

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In what part of the cell does photosynthesis occur?

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Chloroplast

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the green pigment in plants that absorbs sunlight.

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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 is glucose and why is it important for plants?

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Glucose is a sugar produced during photosynthesis that provides energy for plants.

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What are the byproducts of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen and glucose.