Photosynthesis

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What do plants need from the air for photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide.

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen and sugar (glucose).

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What is the main source of energy for all life?

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The sun.

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What gas is given off by plants during photosynthesis?

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Oxygen.

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What process do all living things participate in?

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Cellular respiration.

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What is photosynthesis?

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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 absorbs sunlight, which is essential for photosynthesis.

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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

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Why is photosynthesis important for life on Earth?

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It produces oxygen and organic compounds that are essential for life.

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What is the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration?

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Photosynthesis produces glucose and oxygen, which are used in cellular respiration to produce energy.

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