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 gas do plants take in for photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide is the gas that plants take in through small holes in their leaves for the process of photosynthesis.

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What do plants need to produce food during photosynthesis?

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Plants need sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to produce food during photosynthesis.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the green pigment in plants that captures sunlight, allowing the process of photosynthesis to occur.

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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The products of photosynthesis are glucose (a type of sugar) and oxygen.

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Where does photosynthesis take place in plant cells?

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Photosynthesis takes place in the chloroplasts of plant cells.

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What are reactants in a chemical reaction?

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Reactants are the starting materials in a chemical reaction, located on the left side of a chemical equation.

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What are the three main reactants of photosynthesis?

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The three main reactants of photosynthesis are carbon dioxide, sunlight, and water.

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What is the function of stomata in plants?

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Stomata are small openings on the surface of leaves that allow gases, such as carbon dioxide and oxygen, to enter and exit the plant.

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What is glucose and why is it important for plants?

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Glucose is a simple sugar produced during photosynthesis that serves as an energy source for plants and is used to build other organic compounds.

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