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Photosynthesis
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Photosynthesis | Plants use the sun's energy to convert water and carbon dioxide into sugars. |
| Chloroplast | An organelle found in cells of plants and some other organisms that captures the energy from sunlight and converts it into chemical energy. |
| ATP (adenosine triphosphate) | The main energy source that cells use for most of their work. |
| Autotrophs | Organisms that are able to make their own food. |
| Heterotroph | An organism that obtains energy from the foods it consumes; also called a consumer. |
| Photosynthesis Equation | 6C02 + 6H20 + light energy —> C6H12O6 + 6O2 |
| Three Reactants of Photosynthesis | Sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water. |
| Two Products of Photosynthesis | Glucose and oxygen. |
| Factors that affect Photosynthesis | Temperature, light intensity, and water availability. |