Photosynthesis

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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 colors of light does chlorophyll absorb the most?

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Red and blue.

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What happens to the rate of photosynthesis at high temperatures?

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The rate decreases because enzymes are denatured.

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What do plants store their energy as after photosynthesis?

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Glucose (sugar).

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What happens to the rate of photosynthesis if a plant is enclosed in an air-proof bottle?

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It gradually slows down to zero because CO2 is used up.

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Define photosynthesis.

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, primarily from the red and blue wavelengths, to drive the photosynthesis process.

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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 chemical 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 organic compounds that are essential for the survival of most living organisms.