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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy, usually from the sun, into chemical energy in the form of glucose (sugar) using carbon dioxide and water.

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What do plants need for photosynthesis?

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Plants need sunlight, carbon dioxide (from the air), and water (from the soil) to perform photosynthesis.

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Where does photosynthesis take place in plants?

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Photosynthesis takes place in the chloroplasts of plant cells, which contain chlorophyll, the green pigment that captures light energy.

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What is chlorophyll?

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Chlorophyll is a green pigment found in the chloroplasts of plants that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis.

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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The chemical equation for photosynthesis is: 6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2.

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What is glucose?

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Glucose is a type of sugar that plants produce during photosynthesis, which serves as food and energy for the plant.

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What is the role of sunlight in photosynthesis?

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Sunlight provides the energy needed for plants to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen during photosynthesis.

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What gas do plants take in during photosynthesis?

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Plants take in carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air during photosynthesis.

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What gas do plants release during photosynthesis?

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Plants release oxygen (O2) as a byproduct of photosynthesis.

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Why is photosynthesis important for life on Earth?

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Photosynthesis is important because it produces oxygen, which is essential for most living organisms, and it is the foundation of the food chain.