6 Standard MS-LS1-6 Photosynthesis

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What is a molecule?

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The smallest part of a covalent compound.

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What carbon molecule is present in the air and necessary for photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide.

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What is the process by which organisms break apart sugar to release energy?

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Cellular respiration.

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What sugar is created during photosynthesis and used for energy by living things?

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Glucose.

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What does the term 'structure' refer to in biology?

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Organization; arrangement of parts.

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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 is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the pigment that absorbs sunlight, allowing plants to convert light energy into chemical energy.

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What are the main products of photosynthesis?

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Glucose and oxygen.

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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

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What is the importance of glucose for living organisms?

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Glucose is a primary energy source for cells.