Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

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What is the process of getting energy from food called?

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Cellular Respiration

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Where does photosynthesis take place in eukaryotic cells?

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Chloroplast

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What gas is produced as a waste product of cellular respiration?

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CO2 (Carbon Dioxide)

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Why do animals eat?

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To get energy.

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How do photosynthesis and cellular respiration affect atmospheric levels of O2 and CO2?

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They keep them stable.

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What is the main product of photosynthesis?

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Glucose (C6H12O6)

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What is the main purpose of photosynthesis?

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To convert light energy into chemical energy.

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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

Front

What is ATP and why is it important?

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ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell.

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What organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

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Mitochondria