Photosynthesis

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to make their own food from carbon dioxide and water.

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What do plants need for photosynthesis?

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Plants need sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to perform photosynthesis.

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What is the main product of photosynthesis?

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The main product of photosynthesis is glucose, a type of sugar that plants use for energy.

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What role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the green pigment in plants that captures sunlight for photosynthesis.

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When do plants perform photosynthesis?

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Plants perform photosynthesis during the daytime when there is sunlight.

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Why can't plants photosynthesize at night?

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Plants cannot photosynthesize at night because there is no sunlight to provide the energy needed for the process.

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What do plants release as a byproduct of photosynthesis?

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Plants release oxygen as a byproduct of photosynthesis.

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Why is photosynthesis important for animals?

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Photosynthesis is important for animals because it produces oxygen, which animals need to breathe, and it provides food for herbivores.

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What is the relationship between photosynthesis and respiration?

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Photosynthesis produces glucose and oxygen, while respiration uses glucose and oxygen to produce energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What happens to plants without sunlight?

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Without sunlight, plants cannot photosynthesize and will eventually die due to lack of food.