Photosynthesis & Cellular 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 is the primary function of cellular respiration?

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To convert biochemical energy from nutrients into ATP, and then release waste products.

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Where does photosynthesis occur in plant cells?

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In the chloroplasts.

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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).

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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 role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, primarily from the blue and red wavelengths, to drive the photosynthesis process.

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What is the main product of cellular respiration?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate).

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What is the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration?

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Photosynthesis converts carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen, while cellular respiration converts glucose and oxygen into carbon dioxide and water, releasing energy.

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What are the three stages of cellular respiration?

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Glycolysis, the Krebs cycle, and the electron transport chain.

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What is glycolysis?

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The process of breaking down glucose into pyruvate, producing a small amount of ATP and NADH.