Photosynthesis Flashcard #1

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What is another name for glucose?

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Sugar

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What happens during cellular respiration?

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Glucose is converted into usable energy.

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Which gas is removed from the atmosphere during 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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What is the main product of photosynthesis that is used as an energy source by plants?

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Glucose.

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What is photosynthesis?

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

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What are chloroplasts?

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Organelles in plant cells where photosynthesis occurs.

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What role does sunlight play in photosynthesis?

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It provides the energy needed for the process.

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2.

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What is the role of water in photosynthesis?

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It is a reactant that provides electrons and protons.