Photosynthesis

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What are the tubes that carry water through the roots and stems of plants?

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Xylem

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What do plants need to perform photosynthesis?

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Sun's energy

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Where does the process of photosynthesis primarily take place in plants?

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Leaves of the Plant.

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What is the name of the green pigment found in plants that is essential for photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll

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What are the openings found in the leaves of plants called?

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Stomata

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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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What role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight, which is necessary for the photosynthesis process.

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What is the function of stomata in plants?

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Stomata allow for gas exchange, letting carbon dioxide in and oxygen out.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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Light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle (light-independent reactions).

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What is produced as a byproduct of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen (O2)