Unit 3 Flashcard - Photo, CR, Energy

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What is the purpose of photosynthesis?

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To make food for plants in the form of glucose and oxygen for us to breathe.

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen and glucose.

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What are the reactants of photosynthesis?

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Water, carbon dioxide, and light energy.

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What type of energy originates from the Sun?

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Solar energy.

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What form of energy is glucose considered?

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Chemical energy.

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What is ATP?

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A form of energy that can be used by cells.

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Where do gases enter and exit a leaf?

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Through the stomata.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight, which is essential for photosynthesis.

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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 significance of photosynthesis for life on Earth?

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