Photosynthesis

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What do plants need for photosynthesis?

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Plants need water, air, and sunlight for photosynthesis.

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What form does the food take during photosynthesis?

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The food takes the form of sugar.

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What do plants release into the air during photosynthesis?

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Plants release oxygen into the air.

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What do leaves use to change carbon dioxide and water into sugar?

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Leaves use the energy from the sun.

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Where does the energy in sugar originally come from?

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The energy from sugar was once energy from the sun.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into sugar and oxygen.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the green pigment in leaves that captures sunlight for photosynthesis.

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Why do plants need carbon dioxide?

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Plants need carbon dioxide to produce sugar during photosynthesis.

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What is the byproduct of photosynthesis?

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The byproduct of photosynthesis is oxygen.

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How do plants absorb water?

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Plants absorb water through their roots from the soil.