Photosynthesis Review

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What is PHOTOSYNTHESIS?

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The process by which green plants make their own food.

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What is the pigment in chloroplasts that performs photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll

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What is the name of the sugars a plant produces after photosynthesis?

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Glucose

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Where does energy for all living things come from?

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The Sun

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What is the source of energy for photosynthesis?

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Light (radiant energy)

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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 absorbs light energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose.

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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).

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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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What is the importance of photosynthesis to life on Earth?

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