Photosynthesis

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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, using 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, which plants use for energy.

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What is the waste product of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen is the waste product of photosynthesis.

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What gives plants their green color?

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Chlorophyll is the pigment that gives plants their green color and is essential for photosynthesis.

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Where does photosynthesis mainly occur in plants?

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Photosynthesis mainly occurs in the leaves of plants.

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What part of the plant absorbs sunlight?

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The leaves of the plant absorb sunlight for photosynthesis.

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What part of the plant absorbs water?

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The roots of the plant absorb water from the soil.

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TRUE or FALSE: Plants can make their own food.

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True, plants can make their own food through photosynthesis.

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TRUE or FALSE: Animals can make their own food inside themselves.

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False, animals cannot make their own food; they must consume other organisms.