Photosynthesis Review 2023

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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CO₂ + light + H₂O → O₂ + Sugar

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What is the process called that converts light energy, water, and carbon dioxide into glucose and oxygen?

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Photosynthesis

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Why do plants appear green?

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Chlorophyll reflects green light.

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Which part of plant cells absorbs sunlight to perform photosynthesis?

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Chloroplast

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Where do plants get the energy to start the photosynthesis reaction?

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Sunlight provides energy for photosynthesis.

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What is chlorophyll?

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A green pigment in plants that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis.

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What role does sunlight play in photosynthesis?

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

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What are the main products of photosynthesis?

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Glucose and oxygen.

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What is the significance of photosynthesis for life on Earth?

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It produces oxygen and is the basis of the food chain.

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What are stomata?

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Tiny openings on the leaves of plants that allow gas exchange.