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No, carbon dioxide is used during photosynthesis. It is necessary for the Calvin-Benson cycle because it is attached to RuBP to start the cycle. This cycle ultimately produces glucose. However, carbon dioxide is made as a by-product of cellular respiration.

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water plays a part in the process that is Photosynthesis. However photosynthesis is not a producer of water.

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Carbon Dioxide is needed to create glucose which is a large product of photosynthesis.

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It is used up by the plants to make oxygen and ATP(energy) for the plants.

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Carbon dioxide is given off during photosynthesis?

No. Carbon dioxide is used for photosynthesis. The general equation for photosynthesis is C02 + H20 = Glucose and 02. Carbon dioxide is given off during respiration instead.


Is carbon dioxide used or produced during photosynthesis?

Used


What does photosynthesis require in addition to carbon dioxide and water?

Photosynthesis requires water, carbon dioxide, chlorophyll, and light. Glucose is an end product used as energy but it is not used during photosynthesis.


What is the gas called used in photosynthesis?

Carbon dioxide.


Plant cells need carbon dioxide which is used for?

Photosynthesis