Photosynthesis

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What do plants give off after photosynthesis?

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Oxygen

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How does most of the water needed by the plant get into its leaves?

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The roots absorb it and then it travels up the xylem.

Front

What molecule absorbs sunlight during photosynthesis?

Back

Chlorophyll

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In what part of the cell does photosynthesis occur?

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Chloroplast

Front

Which statement about photosynthesis is correct?

Back

Plants get the energy they need for photosynthesis from sunlight.

Front

What is photosynthesis?

Back

Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

Front

What are the main products of photosynthesis?

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Glucose and oxygen.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight, which provides the energy needed for photosynthesis.

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What are stomata?

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Stomata are tiny openings on the surface of leaves that allow for gas exchange.

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy -> C6H12O6 + 6O2.