Photosynthesis

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What is the primary purpose of photosynthesis in plants?

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To convert light energy into chemical energy.

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What are the reactants of photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide and water.

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What is the cell organelle that is the site for photosynthesis?

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Chloroplast.

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Why are plants called producers?

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Because they make their own food.

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What is the pigment in chloroplasts that performs photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll.

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What is the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy?

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Photosynthesis.

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What gas do plants absorb during photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide.

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What is produced as a byproduct of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen.

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What role does sunlight play in photosynthesis?

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It provides the energy needed for the process.

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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