Photosynthesis

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What is the green pigment that 'traps' sunlight?

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Chlorophyll

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How many products are produced during photosynthesis?

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2

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What do plants need to perform photosynthesis?

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Sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide.

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What is the main purpose of photosynthesis?

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To convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose.

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What gas do plants take in during photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide.

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What is produced as a byproduct of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen.

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Which organisms perform photosynthesis?

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Only Autotrophs.

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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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