FLASHCARD: CELLULAR ENERGY (FALL24)

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What are the raw materials (reactants) of cellular respiration?

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Glucose (food) and oxygen.

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Where does photosynthesis take place in plant cells?

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In chloroplasts.

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What gas is released by plants during photosynthesis?

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Oxygen.

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What is the major energy source for cellular processes?

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ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate).

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

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Photosynthesis.

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What is the primary function of ATP in cells?

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To provide energy for cellular processes.

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What is the byproduct of cellular respiration?

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Carbon dioxide and water.

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What happens to a marathon runner who experiences rapid breathing and abdominal pain during a race?

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He is likely using energy without having enough oxygen.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight, which is essential for photosynthesis.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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Light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle (light-independent reactions).