Photosynthesis

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process in which plants make their food using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide.

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What pigment in chloroplasts is responsible for photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll.

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Where do plants get the energy for photosynthesis?

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The sun.

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What provides the energy necessary for photosynthesis?

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Sunlight.

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What do plants produce during photosynthesis?

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Glucose and oxygen.

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What are the raw materials needed for photosynthesis?

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Water, carbon dioxide, and sunlight.

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What role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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It absorbs sunlight, which is essential for the process.

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Why is sunlight important for photosynthesis?

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It provides the energy needed for plants to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose.

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What gas do plants take in during photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide.

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What is released as a byproduct of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen.