*Photosynthesis Review

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What is photosynthesis?

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

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Which part of the plant collects sunlight for photosynthesis?

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Leaf

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What are the main products of photosynthesis?

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Glucose and Oxygen.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the green pigment in plants that captures sunlight.

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Why is photosynthesis important for life on Earth?

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It provides oxygen for us to breathe and is the foundation of the food chain.

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What is a waste product of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen.

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What do plants use to make their food during photosynthesis?

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Sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water.

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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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How does photosynthesis benefit animals?

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It produces oxygen and food that animals depend on.

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What happens to carbon dioxide during photosynthesis?

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It is absorbed by plants and converted into glucose.