Photosynthesis Practice Flashcard

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen and sugar (glucose)

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What is a Sugar Maple Tree classified as?

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Autotroph

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What is the correct equation for cellular respiration?

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6O₂ + C₆H₁₂O₆ → 6CO₂ + 6H₂O + Energy

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What is an autotroph?

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An organism that can make their own food.

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What is the main source of energy for all life?

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The sun

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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 chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight, which is essential for the photosynthesis process.

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What are the raw materials needed for photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide and water.

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What is the significance of photosynthesis in the ecosystem?

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It produces oxygen and organic compounds that are essential for life.

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What is the difference between autotrophs and heterotrophs?

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Autotrophs can produce their own food, while heterotrophs cannot and must consume other organisms.