Photosynthesis

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What is the chemical formula for carbon dioxide?

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CO₂

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How does light intensity affect the rate of photosynthesis?

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Increases the rate, up to a point.

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What is the chemical formula for water?

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H₂O

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What process produces most of the oxygen in the Earth’s atmosphere?

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Photosynthesis.

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Which gases enter and exit plants during photosynthesis?

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Enter: Carbon dioxide; Exit: Oxygen.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What are the main products of photosynthesis?

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Glucose and oxygen.

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What role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun.

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What is the significance of photosynthesis to life on Earth?

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It produces oxygen and organic compounds that are essential for life.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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Light-dependent reactions and light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle).