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What is photosynthesis?

Process converting light energy into chemical energy (glucose)

Type of reaction photosynthesis is

Endothermic (requires energy)

What does light energy convert to in photosynthesis?

Chemical energy (stored in glucose)

Where does photosynthesis occur in plant cells?

Chloroplasts

Which organisms can photosynthesize?

Plants, algae, and some bacteria

Reactants in photosynthesis

Carbon dioxide and water

Products of photosynthesis

Glucose and oxygen

Chemical formula for glucose

C6H12O6\text{C}_6\text{H}_{12}\text{O}_6

Chemical formula for carbon dioxide

CO2\text{CO}_2

Chemical formula for water

H2O\text{H}_2\text{O}

What do plants use glucose for?

Energy and growth

What happens to oxygen in photosynthesis?

Released as by-product into atmosphere

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