Photosynthesis & Cell Respiration

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy, usually from the sun, into chemical energy in the form of glucose, using carbon dioxide and water.

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What is cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is the metabolic process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy (ATP), carbon dioxide, and water.

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What are the main products of photosynthesis?

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The main products of photosynthesis are glucose and oxygen.

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What are the main reactants of cellular respiration?

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The main reactants of cellular respiration are glucose and oxygen.

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How do plants obtain the energy needed for photosynthesis?

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Plants obtain the energy needed for photosynthesis from sunlight.

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What role does carbon dioxide play in photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide is a reactant in photosynthesis; it is absorbed from the air and used to produce glucose.

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What is the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration?

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Photosynthesis and cellular respiration are interconnected processes; photosynthesis produces glucose and oxygen, which are used in cellular respiration to produce energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

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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 the energy needed for various cellular processes.

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What is the significance of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the green pigment in plants that captures light energy for photosynthesis.

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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The equation for photosynthesis is: 6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2.