Photosynthesis

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What is the ultimate ORIGINAL source of energy for living things?

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Sun

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What is the correct equation for PHOTOSYNTHESIS?

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CO₂ + H₂O --(light)--> O₂ + Sugar

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen and glucose

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Plants need ________ from the air for photosynthesis.

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Carbon dioxide

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What is the pigment in chloroplasts that performs photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll

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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 sunlight play in photosynthesis?

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Sunlight provides the energy needed for the photosynthesis process.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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Light-dependent reactions and light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle).

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Where does photosynthesis occur in plant cells?

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In the chloroplasts.

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What is the importance of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, which is essential for converting carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.