Photosynthesis

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy, usually from the sun, into chemical energy in the form of glucose, using carbon dioxide and water.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the green pigment found in the chloroplasts of plants that captures sunlight, which is essential for the process of photosynthesis.

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What are the main products of photosynthesis?

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The main products of photosynthesis are glucose (a sugar) and oxygen.

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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The equation for photosynthesis is: 6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2.

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What part of the plant absorbs water and minerals from the soil?

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The roots of the plant absorb water and minerals from the soil.

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Where does the carbon dioxide used in photosynthesis come from?

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Carbon dioxide comes from the air, where it is a natural component of the atmosphere.

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What is the significance of sunlight in photosynthesis?

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Sunlight provides the energy needed for plants to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What is the function of the leaves in photosynthesis?

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Leaves are the primary sites of photosynthesis in plants, where chlorophyll captures sunlight and gas exchange occurs.

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What is the difference between autotrophs and heterotrophs?

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Autotrophs are organisms that produce their own food through photosynthesis (like plants), while heterotrophs obtain their food by consuming other organisms.

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What is the process of transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which water vapor is released from the plant's leaves into the atmosphere, which helps in nutrient transport and cooling the plant.