Photosynthesis Flashcard

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What is the chemical formula for glucose?

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C6H12O6

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What do plants 'breathe in'?

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Carbon dioxide

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What do plants lose through the stomata besides gases?

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Water

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How does lower temperature affect the rate of photosynthesis?

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It slows down the rate.

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What are the reactants in the photosynthesis equation?

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Water and carbon dioxide

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight and converts it into chemical energy.

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What is the main product of photosynthesis?

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Glucose (C6H12O6) and oxygen (O2).

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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.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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Light-dependent reactions and light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle).