Photosynthesis and Cellular 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 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 process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy (ATP), carbon dioxide, and water.

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What are autotrophs?

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Autotrophs are organisms that produce their own food from inorganic substances, typically through photosynthesis, like plants.

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What are heterotrophs?

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Heterotrophs are organisms that cannot produce their own food and must consume other organisms for energy, such as animals.

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What is the role of ATP in cells?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the primary energy carrier in cells, providing energy for various cellular processes.

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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.

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What is the equation for cellular respiration?

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The equation for cellular respiration is: C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP.

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Where does photosynthesis occur in plant cells?

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Photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells.

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Where does cellular respiration occur in cells?

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Cellular respiration occurs in the mitochondria of cells.

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What is the significance of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the green pigment in plants that absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, to drive the photosynthesis process.