Photosynthesis Review

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What gives plants the energy to grow?

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Sugar/Glucose is produced during photosynthesis and provides energy for plant growth.

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What are the four things needed for photosynthesis to take place?

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The four things needed for photosynthesis are sunlight, carbon dioxide, water, and chlorophyll.

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What enters the plant through the air?

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Carbon dioxide enters the plant through small openings called stomata.

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What are the food factories of plants?

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Leaves are known as the food factories of plants because they carry out photosynthesis.

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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 is the green pigment in plants that absorbs sunlight, which is essential for photosynthesis.

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What is the primary product of photosynthesis?

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The primary product of photosynthesis is glucose, which plants use for energy.

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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The chemical equation for photosynthesis is 6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2.

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Where does photosynthesis occur in plants?

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Photosynthesis occurs mainly in the leaves of plants, specifically in the chloroplasts.

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What is the importance of sunlight in photosynthesis?

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Sunlight provides the energy required for the photosynthesis process to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose.