Photosynthesis Flashcard 7th Grade

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What are autotrophs?

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Autotrophs are organisms that produce their own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis, using sunlight or chemical energy.

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What is the chemical formula for carbon dioxide?

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CO₂

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Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plants?

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Chloroplast

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What are the reactants of photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide (CO₂) and water (H₂O).

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What is the chemical formula for oxygen?

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O₂

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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, using carbon dioxide and water.

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What is the main product of photosynthesis?

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Glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆) and oxygen (O₂).

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What role does sunlight play 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 is the significance of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the green pigment in plants that absorbs sunlight, allowing photosynthesis to occur.

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What are the two stages of photosynthesis?

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The two stages are the light-dependent reactions and the light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle).

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