Photosynthesis Test Review

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Sugar (glucose) and oxygen.

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What do plants need to make their own food?

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Sunlight, air, and water.

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What are the reactants of photosynthesis?

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Sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water.

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During photosynthesis, light energy transforms into what type of energy?

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Chemical energy.

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Where does most of the photosynthesis take place in the plant?

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In the leaves.

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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 role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight and converts it into chemical energy.

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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

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Why is photosynthesis important for life on Earth?

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It produces oxygen and organic compounds that are essential for the survival of most living organisms.

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What is the role of carbon dioxide in photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide is one of the reactants that plants use to produce glucose.