Photosynthesis

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Where does a plant get carbon dioxide from?

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A plant gets carbon dioxide from the air.

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Plants are called ________________ because they make their own food.

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producers

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What does chlorophyll capture?

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Chlorophyll captures the energy of sunlight.

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If plants breathe in carbon dioxide, what do they breathe out?

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Oxygen

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process plants use to turn carbon dioxide and water into food and oxygen.

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What is the role of sunlight in photosynthesis?

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Sunlight provides the energy needed for plants to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What do plants produce during photosynthesis?

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Plants produce glucose (food) and oxygen.

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What is chlorophyll?

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Chlorophyll is a green pigment in plants that absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis.

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Why are plants considered producers?

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Because they can make their own food through the process of photosynthesis.

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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