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 from the sun into chemical energy in the form of glucose, using carbon dioxide and water.

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What energy transformation occurs during photosynthesis?

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Light energy is transformed into chemical energy.

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What is the main source of energy for all life on Earth?

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The sun.

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What do plants take in from the air for photosynthesis?

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Plants take in carbon dioxide from the air.

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What gas do plants release during photosynthesis?

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Oxygen.

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Why are plants called producers?

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Plants are called producers because they produce their own food through photosynthesis.

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What role do humans play in the photosynthesis process?

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Humans provide carbon dioxide, which plants use to produce oxygen.

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What are the two main ingredients plants need for photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide and water.

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What is the importance of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the green pigment in plants that captures light energy for photosynthesis.

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What is glucose?

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Glucose is a type of sugar that plants produce during photosynthesis, which serves as food for the plant.