Photosynthesis

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What is the process of making food in plants called?

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

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What do plants give off into the environment during photosynthesis?

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Plants give off oxygen during photosynthesis, which is their waste product.

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Which of the following is NOT needed for a plant to survive and do photosynthesis?

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Pesticides are not needed for plants to survive or perform photosynthesis.

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Where do plants get the energy for photosynthesis to take place?

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Plants get the energy for photosynthesis from the sun.

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What are the tiny structures in the leaves that collect sunlight called?

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Chloroplasts are the tiny structures in plant cells that collect sunlight for photosynthesis.

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What is chlorophyll?

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Chlorophyll is the green pigment in plants that absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis.

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What do plants need from the soil for photosynthesis?

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Plants need water and nutrients from the soil for photosynthesis.

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What is glucose?

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Glucose is a type of sugar that plants produce during photosynthesis, which they use for energy.

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What role does carbon dioxide play in photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide is one of the key ingredients that plants use to make food during photosynthesis.

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Why is sunlight important for photosynthesis?

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Sunlight provides the energy that plants need to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose.