Cellular Respiration

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What is the primary source of energy for photosynthesis?

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Light energy from the sun.

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How do photosynthesis and cellular respiration differ in terms of carbon dioxide?

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Photosynthesis uses carbon dioxide, while cellular respiration produces carbon dioxide.

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Define metabolism in the context of cellular processes.

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Metabolism refers to the process of converting food into energy.

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What is the waste gas produced during cellular respiration?

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Carbon dioxide.

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What role do animals play in the process of photosynthesis?

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Animals release CO2, which is required for photosynthesis.

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What is the overall equation for cellular respiration?

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C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + energy (ATP).

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What is the main purpose of cellular respiration?

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To convert biochemical energy from nutrients into ATP.

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What are the two main types of cellular respiration?

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Aerobic respiration and anaerobic respiration.

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What is the significance of ATP in cellular respiration?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell, used to power various cellular processes.

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What is glycolysis and where does it occur?

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Glycolysis is the first step of cellular respiration that breaks down glucose into pyruvate, occurring in the cytoplasm.