Unit 6: Photosynthesis

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process of plants converting/transferring solar energy to chemical energy to make their food.

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What is the primary source of energy for plants?

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The sun.

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Glucose and oxygen.

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What are the reactants of photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight.

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How many molecules of oxygen are produced from one molecule of glucose during photosynthesis?

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6.

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What is the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration?

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Products of photosynthesis form the reactants for cellular respiration.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight, which is essential for the process of photosynthesis.

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Where does photosynthesis occur in plant cells?

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In the chloroplasts.

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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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What is cellular respiration?

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The process by which organisms convert glucose into ATP, using oxygen.