L 6.1: Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration

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What is the primary source of energy for animals?

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Animals get the energy they need by consuming other organisms.

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What pigment in plant cells absorbs sunlight?

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Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight.

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What do plants break down glucose for?

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Plants break down glucose to get energy.

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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The products of photosynthesis are glucose and oxygen.

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How are photosynthesis and cellular respiration related?

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Photosynthesis and cellular respiration are opposite processes.

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What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy.

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What gas do plants take in during photosynthesis?

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Plants take in carbon dioxide during photosynthesis.

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What is the main purpose of cellular respiration?

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The main purpose of cellular respiration is to convert glucose into usable energy (ATP).

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy -> C6H12O6 + 6O2.

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What is ATP and why is it important?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell, providing energy for various cellular processes.