Photosynthesis

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What gas goes into the plant before photosynthesis?

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Carbon Dioxide

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen and Glucose

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What are the reactants of photosynthesis?

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Carbon Dioxide and Water

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What is the function of NADPH and ATP?

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They are short term energy carriers.

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Why do leaves look green?

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They contain a molecule named chlorophyll.

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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 light energy, primarily from the sun, which is essential for photosynthesis.

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What is the overall equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy -> C6H12O6 + 6O2

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What is the significance of oxygen produced in photosynthesis?

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Oxygen is released as a byproduct and is essential for the respiration of most living organisms.

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What are light-dependent reactions?

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Reactions that convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of ATP and NADPH.