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for all life on earth, because it provides food and oxygen. Plants are considered autotrophs because unlike us humans,

they can make their own food using this process.

13. What is produced in photosynthesis? _____________________________________________

14. What is the glucose used for? __________________________________________________

15. What is the oxygen used for? __________________________________________________

16. Here are three different ways to visualize the photosynthesis reaction: Is it easier for you to

understand the reaction by using pictures, words, or symbols (see above)? Why?

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Photosynthesis in pictures

Photosynthesis in words

Photosynthesis in symbols

Carbon dioxide and

light

CO + H

O → C

+ O

water combine with

sunlight to create

oxygen and glucose.

Essential Question: Describe, using scientific terms, how plants turn sunlight into energy? Make sure to refer to

the chemical equation to photosynthesis and discus the reactants and products.

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