Photosynthesis Review

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What organelle in plant cells absorbs the sun's energy?

Back

Chloroplast

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Define 'products' in the context of chemical equations.

Back

The molecules that are created from a chemical reaction.

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What is the process by which green plants make their own food?

Back

Photosynthesis.

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What do plants use glucose for?

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They turn it to starch and store it.

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What is the balanced chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO₂ + 6H₂O + Sun Light = C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂.

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What is photosynthesis?

Back

The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What role do chloroplasts play in photosynthesis?

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Chloroplasts contain chlorophyll, which captures sunlight for photosynthesis.

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What is the main product of photosynthesis?

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Glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆).

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What gas do plants take in during photosynthesis?

Back

Carbon dioxide (CO₂).

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What gas do plants release during photosynthesis?

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Oxygen (O₂).