Intro to Photosynthesis STEMscopedia

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Why is light considered a basic need for many plants, and what role does it play in their growth?

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What change did the plant make to the dome in Joseph Priestley's experiment that allowed the mouse to survive?

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Fill in the blank: The products of photosynthesis are __________ and __________.

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Which of the following elements are present in both the reactants and products of photosynthesis?

• Carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen

• Nitrogen, hydrogen, and oxygen

• Carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur

• Hydrogen, oxygen, and sulfur

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All organisms need glucose, or a source of

, to carry out basic life

functions.

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Many plants obtain glucose through the process of

.

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Animals obtain glucose from

.

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Photosynthesizing organisms use

to produce glucose.

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The reactants of photosynthesis are ____________________________________ and

______________________________.

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The products of photosynthesis are___________________ and ___________________.

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The

is the source of energy used in photosynthesis.

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