Matter Cycling & Photosynthesis

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What are STOMATA?

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Little holes on the leaf surface that allow gases to enter and exit the plant.

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Which part of the plant collects WATER?

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Roots.

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What is the correct equation for PHOTOSYNTHESIS?

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CO₂ + light + H₂O → O₂ + Sugar.

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Is glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆) a reactant or product of photosynthesis?

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Product.

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What causes the water and carbon dioxide molecules to break apart inside plants?

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Light.

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What is PHOTOSYNTHESIS?

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The process by which plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What is the role of CHLOROPLASTS in plants?

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Chloroplasts are the organelles where photosynthesis occurs.

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What is the significance of OXYGEN in photosynthesis?

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Oxygen is a byproduct of photosynthesis and is released into the atmosphere.

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What is the main purpose of the ROOTS in a plant?

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To absorb water and nutrients from the soil.

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What is the role of LIGHT in photosynthesis?

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Light provides the energy needed for the photosynthesis process.