Introduction to Photosynthesis

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What is the equation for Photosynthesis?

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6CO₂ + 6H₂O + sunlight → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂

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Which gas leaves a stomata?

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Oxygen

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Which of the following is not a heterotroph? (brown bear, perch, human, oak tree)

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oak tree

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Why is photosynthesis important?

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It creates oxygen for animals to breathe, creates energy for heterotrophs to use, and creates food for plants to use.

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The raw ingredients (reactants) of photosynthesis are sunlight along with?

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CO₂ and H₂O

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the green pigment in plants that absorbs sunlight, allowing photosynthesis to occur.

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆) and oxygen (O₂).

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What is a heterotroph?

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A heterotroph is an organism that cannot produce its own food and instead obtains it by consuming other organisms.

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What is the significance of oxygen produced during photosynthesis?

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Oxygen is essential for the respiration of most living organisms.