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level questions: Photosynthesis

Question	Answer
The process by which plants convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen using light energy.	Photosynthesis
What do plants use photosynthesis for?	Plants use photosynthesis to make their food.
The green pigment in plants that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis.	Chlorophyll
Where is chlorophyll found in plants?	Chlorophyll is found in chloroplasts in the leaves.
A reaction that takes in energy from the surroundings.	Endothermic Reaction
Is photosynthesis an endothermic or exothermic reaction?	Photosynthesis is an endothermic reaction.
The sugar produced during photosynthesis, which serves as a source of energy for the plant.	Glucose
What is the primary use of the glucose produced in photosynthesis?	The glucose produced is used by the plant as food.
A byproduct of photosynthesis that is released into the environment.	Oxygen
What happens to the oxygen produced during photosynthesis?	The oxygen produced is released into the environment.
Carbon dioxide + Water + Light energy → Glucose + Oxygen	Photosynthesis Word Equation
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Organisms, such as plants and algae, capable of converting light energy into food through photosynthesis.	Photosynthetic Organisms
What is the primary function of photosynthetic organisms?	Photosynthetic organisms are the main producers of food and biomass on Earth.
Sequential relationships of organisms in an ecosystem, where photosynthetic organisms act as the primary producers.	Food Chains
Where do photosynthetic organisms stand in food chains?	Photosynthetic organisms are the main producers of food in all food chains.
Living material produced by photosynthetic organisms, comprising the majority of Earth's living matter.	Biomass
What is the role of photosynthetic organisms in the production of biomass?	They are the main producers of biomass (living material) on Earth.