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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?
$6CO2 + 6H2O + light + chlorophyll \rightarrow C6H12O6 + 6O2$
What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?
Absorbing photons of light and converting light energy into chemical energy
How is the presence of starch detected as a product of photosynthesis?
By adding iodine, which turns the starch blue
What happens to the areas of a leaf devoid of chlorophyll when treated with iodine?
They do not contain starch and do not appear blue
What conditions are necessary for the process of photosynthesis to occur?
Presence of chlorophyll, light, water, suitable temperature, and CO2
Test your knowledge of photosynthesis with this quiz. Explore the process of converting sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water into carbohydrates and oxygen. Learn about the role of chlorophyll and how to detect the presence of starch as a product of photosynthesis.
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