Photosynthesis

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen and glucose.

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What is another name for glucose?

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Sugar.

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What is the source of energy for photosynthesis?

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Sunlight (radiant energy).

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What gas is released by plants during photosynthesis?

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Oxygen.

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Which organelle does photosynthesis take place in?

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Chloroplast.

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What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy?

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Photosynthesis.

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What pigment is primarily responsible for absorbing light energy in plants?

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Chlorophyll.

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What are the raw materials needed for photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide and water.

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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 role do stomata play in photosynthesis?

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They allow the exchange of gases (CO2 in, O2 out).