OGMS Photosynthesis

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose, using carbon dioxide and water.

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What are the main products of photosynthesis?

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The main products of photosynthesis are oxygen and glucose.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the pigment in chloroplasts that absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, to drive the process of photosynthesis.

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What is a heterotroph?

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A heterotroph is an organism that cannot produce its own food and instead obtains its nutrients by consuming other organisms.

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Which organisms are examples of heterotrophs?

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Examples of heterotrophs include animals like bears, humans, and fungi.

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What is the function of carotenoids in plants?

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Carotenoids are pigments that absorb light in the blue and green wavelengths and reflect orange and red light, contributing to photosynthesis and providing color to fruits and flowers.

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Why do most plants appear green?

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Most plants appear green because chlorophyll does not absorb green light; instead, it reflects it.

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What are the reactants of photosynthesis?

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The reactants of photosynthesis are carbon dioxide and water.

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What is the significance of photosynthesis for life on Earth?

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Photosynthesis is crucial for life on Earth as it produces oxygen, which is essential for the survival of aerobic organisms, and it forms the base of the food chain.

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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The equation for photosynthesis is: 6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2.