Photosynthesis Review

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Where does energy for all living things come from?

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The Sun.

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Which side of the arrow in the photosynthesis diagram shows reactants?

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Left.

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Which side of the arrow in the photosynthesis diagram shows products?

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Right.

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What do we call organisms that create their own energy from sunlight or chemicals?

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Autotroph.

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What is the source of energy for photosynthesis?

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Light (radiant energy).

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Define photosynthesis.

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

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What are the main products of photosynthesis?

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Glucose and oxygen.

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What are the main reactants of photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide and water.

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What role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, which is used to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose.

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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