Photosynthesis Review

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What is the structure responsible for allowing oxygen to leave the plant after photosynthesis?

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Stoma

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What is the name of the pigment responsible for absorbing the sun's energy?

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Chlorophyll

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What is the process by which a green plant makes its own food?

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Photosynthesis

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What does the Law of Conservation of Mass state in relation to chemical equations?

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The mass of the reactants must be equal to the mass of the products.

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO₂ + 6H₂O → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂

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What are the main products of photosynthesis?

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Glucose and oxygen.

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What role do chloroplasts play in photosynthesis?

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Chloroplasts are the organelles where photosynthesis occurs.

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What is the importance 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 function of xylem in plants?

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Xylem transports water and minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant.

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What is the function of phloem in plants?

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Phloem transports the products of photosynthesis (sugars) from the leaves to other parts of the plant.