Photosynthesis

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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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Why is photosynthesis important?

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Photosynthesis is important because it creates oxygen for animals to breathe, produces energy for heterotrophs, and generates food for plants.

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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The products of photosynthesis are oxygen and glucose.

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Which gas is removed from the atmosphere during photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide is the gas that is removed from the atmosphere during photosynthesis.

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What is the end product of photosynthesis?

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The end product of photosynthesis is glucose.

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What color of light do green plants reflect?

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Green plants reflect green light.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the green pigment in plants that absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, to drive the process of photosynthesis.

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What is the formula for photosynthesis?

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The formula for photosynthesis is 6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2.

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What is the significance of glucose in photosynthesis?

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Glucose serves as an energy source for plants and is used to build other organic compounds.

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How does photosynthesis affect the carbon cycle?

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Photosynthesis plays a crucial role in the carbon cycle by removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and converting it into organic matter.