Photosynthesis

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What is photosynthesis?

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

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What are the two main products of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen and glucose.

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What do plants use to absorb sunlight for photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll, a green pigment found in plant cells.

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What is the role of sunlight in photosynthesis?

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

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What do plants take in from the air during photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide.

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What do plants release into the air as a byproduct of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen.

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Where does photosynthesis primarily occur in plants?

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In the leaves, specifically in the chloroplasts.

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What is glucose used for in plants?

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Glucose is used as a source of energy and as a building block for growth.

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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

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What is the importance of photosynthesis to life on Earth?

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Photosynthesis produces oxygen and is the foundation of the food chain.