Photosynthesis Flashcard 7th Grade

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How does Carbon Dioxide enter a plant's leaves?

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Through the Stoma.

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What are the reactants in photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide and water.

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What gas goes into the plant before photosynthesis?

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Carbon Dioxide.

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen and glucose.

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Why do most plants appear green?

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Because chlorophyll reflects green light.

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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 role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, primarily from the blue and red wavelengths, to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What is the significance of oxygen in photosynthesis?

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Oxygen is a byproduct of photosynthesis and is essential for the respiration of most living organisms.

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What is the formula for photosynthesis?

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

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What is the function of the stoma in plants?

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The stoma allows for gas exchange, letting carbon dioxide enter and oxygen exit the leaf.

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