Experimental Design and Photosynthesis

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What is evidence in scientific research?

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Scientific data that supports the claim.

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What is the dependent variable in an experiment?

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The height of the plant.

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What is reasoning in a scientific argument?

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A justification that connects the claim to the evidence.

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What is the main purpose of photosynthesis?

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To make food.

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What are constants in an experiment?

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The parts of the experiment that must be kept the same.

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What is an independent variable?

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The variable that is changed or controlled in an experiment.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the relationship between variables.

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What is the role of sunlight in photosynthesis?

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

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What is the formula for photosynthesis?

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

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What is a controlled experiment?

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An experiment where only one variable is changed at a time.