PHOTOSYNTHESIS: LIFE SCIENCE

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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 is the main product of photosynthesis that is released as waste?

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Oxygen is the main product of photosynthesis that is released as waste.

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What role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll captures the energy of sunlight, which is essential for the process of photosynthesis.

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What is an autotroph?

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An autotroph is an organism that can produce its own food using light, water, carbon dioxide, or other chemicals. Examples include plants and some bacteria.

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What do leaves produce during photosynthesis?

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Leaves use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into sugar (glucose) during photosynthesis.

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Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis?

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The chloroplast is the organelle responsible for making food (glucose) using sunlight.

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What are the raw materials needed for photosynthesis?

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The raw materials needed for photosynthesis are carbon dioxide and water.

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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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Why is photosynthesis important for life on Earth?

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

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What is glucose and why is it important?

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Glucose is a simple sugar produced during photosynthesis that serves as an energy source for plants and other organisms.