Photosynthesis

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Glucose and oxygen.

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What is the process of photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use light energy to transform water and carbon dioxide into glucose and oxygen.

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What is the chemical formula for carbon dioxide?

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CO₂.

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What energy source powers photosynthesis?

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Sunlight.

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How do plants absorb carbon dioxide?

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Through the leaves.

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What is glucose?

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A simple sugar produced by plants during photosynthesis, used as energy.

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What role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the pigment in plants that absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis.

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What are the raw materials needed for photosynthesis?

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Water and carbon dioxide.

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What is the significance of oxygen in photosynthesis?

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Oxygen is a byproduct of photosynthesis and is released into the atmosphere.

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What is the main purpose of photosynthesis?

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To convert light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose.