Photosynthesis

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What are the three key ingredients needed for photosynthesis?

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Sunlight, water, carbon dioxide.

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How does most of the water needed by the plant get into its leaves?

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The roots absorb it and then it travels up the xylem.

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When light intensity goes up, what happens to the rate of photosynthesis?

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The rate of photosynthesis goes up.

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What do plants need from the air for photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide.

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What do plants give off after photosynthesis?

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Oxygen.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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

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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 glucose and why is it important for plants?

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Glucose is a sugar produced during photosynthesis that provides energy for plants.

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What happens to the oxygen produced during photosynthesis?

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Oxygen is released into the atmosphere as a byproduct.