Photosynthesis and 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 are the main products of photosynthesis?

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The main products of photosynthesis are glucose (C6H12O6) and oxygen (O2).

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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 the main products of cellular respiration?

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The main products of cellular respiration are carbon dioxide (CO2), water (H2O), and adenosine triphosphate (ATP).

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is a green pigment found in the chloroplasts of plants that absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, to drive the process of 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.

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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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How do photosynthesis and cellular respiration relate to each other?

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Photosynthesis and cellular respiration are interconnected processes; the products of photosynthesis (glucose and oxygen) are the reactants for cellular respiration, and vice versa.

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What is the significance of ATP in cellular respiration?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell, providing energy for various cellular processes.

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Where does photosynthesis occur in plant cells?

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Photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells.