Photosynthesis

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What is the main source of energy for all life?

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The sun.

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Where does the process of photosynthesis take place in plants?

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In the leaves of the plant.

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What are the openings found in the leaves of plants called?

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Stomata.

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Why are plants considered autotrophs?

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They make their own food.

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What is chlorophyll?

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The substance that makes plants green, found inside the chloroplast cells, and used to absorb energy from the sun.

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What is the role of chloroplasts in photosynthesis?

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Chloroplasts are the organelles where photosynthesis occurs.

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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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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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

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What is the function of stomata in plants?

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Stomata allow for gas exchange, taking in carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen.