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What important gas is produced in photosynthesis?

Oxygen

What liquid is needed for photosynthesis?

Water

In what part of plant does photosynthesis mainly take place? (Root, stem or Leaf)

Leaf

What gas is needed for photosynthesis? (Hydrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide)

Carbon dioxide

Why is the leaf placed in alcohol?

Remove the green colour/chlorophyll

What is the name of the food produced in the photosynthesis reaction beginning with the letter G?

Glucose

What colour does iodine solution stay if there is no starch present?

Yellow/Brown

Where does the light energy come from for photosynthesis to take place?

The Sun

What is the name of the green chemical that traps/absorbs light energy?

Chlorophyll

Why is a leaf boiled in water when testing for starch?

Soften it/Break down the cell walls

Why shouldn't alcohol be used when there are naked flames present?

Alcohol is flammable/Catches fire easily

What is the leaf washed in before testing with iodine solution?

Water

What colour does iodine solution go when starch is present?

Black

What solution is used to test for starch?

Iodine

Why is a leaf washed before testing?

Remove alcohol

What is glucose stored as in photosynthesis?

Starch