Photosynthesis Check for Understanding

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Is H2O, water, a reactant or product of photosynthesis?

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Reactant

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The cell organelle where photosynthesis occurs is known as the

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Chloroplast

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______ are tiny openings in the leaf that help the plant take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen.

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Stomata

Front

Chloroplasts are found only in organisms that are able to

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generate their own food.

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The cell's green color comes from

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chlorophyll.

Front

What is the primary function of photosynthesis?

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To convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose.

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What gas do plants take in during photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide (CO2).

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What is produced as a byproduct of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen (O2).

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What pigment is essential for photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll.

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In which part of the plant does photosynthesis primarily occur?

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In the leaves.