Photosynthesis

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What is the ultimate ORIGINAL source of energy for living things?

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The Sun is the ultimate original source of energy for living things.

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Which organisms go through the process of photosynthesis?

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Algae are organisms that go through the process of photosynthesis.

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What product is considered 'waste' and is mostly released by plants during photosynthesis?

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Oxygen is the waste product released by plants during photosynthesis.

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What structure do sugars travel through to reach the fruits of the plant after photosynthesis?

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Sugars travel through the phloem to reach the fruits of the plant.

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What leaf structure prevents water loss in plants?

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The cuticle is the leaf structure that prevents water loss.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose.

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What are the main reactants of photosynthesis?

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The main reactants of photosynthesis are carbon dioxide and water.

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What is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis.

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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

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What role do chloroplasts play in photosynthesis?

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Chloroplasts are the organelles in plant cells where photosynthesis takes place.