Photosynthesis

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What are the three key ingredients needed for photosynthesis?

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Sunlight, water, carbon dioxide.

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Where do plants get the energy for photosynthesis?

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The sun.

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What part of the plant absorbs water for photosynthesis?

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Roots.

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Where does the process of photosynthesis take place in a plant?

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Leaves of the plant.

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What is the name of the sugar produced by plants during photosynthesis?

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Glucose.

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What gas do plants take in during photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide.

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What gas do plants release during photosynthesis?

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Oxygen.

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What pigment in plants captures sunlight for photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll.

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What is the overall 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.