Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

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What is the main source of energy for all life on Earth?

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The sun.

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What type of respiration can animals perform?

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Only cellular respiration.

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What are the products of cellular respiration?

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CO2, H2O, ATP.

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What molecule do mitochondria produce when they respire glucose?

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ATP.

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Which type of respiration produces the most energy?

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Aerobic respiration.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What are the main products of photosynthesis?

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Glucose and oxygen.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight and converts it into chemical energy.

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2.

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What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

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Aerobic respiration requires oxygen, while anaerobic respiration does not.