Photosynthesis Vocabulary Review

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What is Photosynthesis?

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The process in which plants use light energy, water, and carbon dioxide to make glucose (food) and oxygen.

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What is ATP?

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Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is the cellular energy currency within a cell.

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Where does photosynthesis take place in plant cells?

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Photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells.

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What is glucose?

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A simple sugar (C6H12O6) also known as a monosaccharide, which is a type of carbohydrate.

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What are guard cells?

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Specialized cells that control the pore size (stomata) in plant cells, regulating gas exchange.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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

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What are the main products of photosynthesis?

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The main products of photosynthesis are glucose and oxygen.

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy -> C6H12O6 + 6O2.

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What is the significance of photosynthesis to life on Earth?

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Photosynthesis is crucial as it produces oxygen and organic compounds that are the basis of the food chain.

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What is cellular respiration?

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The process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.