Photosynthesis

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Why do plants conduct photosynthesis?

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To make glucose.

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Plants need ________ for photosynthesis.

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carbon dioxide.

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What is the pigment in chloroplasts that performs photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll.

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Which organisms perform Photosynthesis?

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Only Autotrophs.

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What is the correct equation for PHOTOSYNTHESIS?

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light + carbon dioxide + water --> glucose + oxygen.

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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 role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, which is essential for 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 significance of photosynthesis in the ecosystem?

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Photosynthesis is crucial as it provides oxygen for respiration and is the foundation of the food chain.

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What are autotrophs?

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Autotrophs are organisms that can produce their own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis.