Photosynthesis Review

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What is PHOTOSYNTHESIS?

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The process by which green plants make their own food.

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What is the pigment in chloroplasts that performs photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll

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Where does energy for all living things come from?

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The Sun

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Which of the following is the correct equation for PHOTOSYNTHESIS?

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CO₂ + light + H₂O → O₂ + Sugar

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What gas is being released during photosynthesis?

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Oxygen

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What are the main products of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen and glucose (sugar).

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What role does sunlight play in photosynthesis?

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Sunlight provides the energy needed for the photosynthesis process.

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What is the function of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight and converts it into chemical energy.

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What are the raw materials needed for photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide (CO₂), water (H₂O), and sunlight.

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What is the significance of photosynthesis in the ecosystem?

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Photosynthesis produces oxygen and organic compounds, which are essential for life.