Photosynthesis Review

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What three things are required for photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight are required for photosynthesis.

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What is made by a plant during photosynthesis?

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During photosynthesis, plants produce oxygen and glucose.

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What is the most common plant pigment?

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The most common plant pigment is chlorophyll.

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What are the small openings on the bottom epidermal layer of most leaves?

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The small openings are called stomata.

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What cells make up the top and bottom layers of a leaf and are flat, irregularly shaped cells?

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The cells are called epidermal cells.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants 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 sunlight, which is essential for the photosynthesis process.

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What gas do plants take in during photosynthesis?

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Plants take in carbon dioxide during photosynthesis.

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What gas do plants release during photosynthesis?

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Plants release oxygen during photosynthesis.

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Where does photosynthesis primarily occur in plants?

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Photosynthesis primarily occurs in the leaves of plants.