Photosynthesis Regents questions

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What organisms perform photosynthesis?

Back

Only Autotrophs.

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What is the leaf structure that allows carbon dioxide to enter and oxygen to exit?

Back

Stomata.

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What is photosynthesis?

Back

Photosynthesis is the process by which light energy is converted into the chemical energy of simple sugars.

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What part of the plant is most photosynthetic?

Back

Leaf.

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What activity occurs during photosynthesis?

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Light energy is converted into the chemical energy of organic molecules.

Front

Define autotrophs.

Back

Organisms that produce their own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis.

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Define heterotrophs.

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Organisms that cannot produce their own food and rely on consuming other organisms.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the pigment that absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun.

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What are the main products of photosynthesis?

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Glucose and oxygen.

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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