Cellular Respiration v.s Photosynthesis

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Overall word equation for respiration

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Glucose + Oxygen → Carbon dioxide + Water + ATP

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Products of respiration

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Carbon dioxide, water, ATP

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Overall chemical equation for photosynthesis

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6 CO2 + 6 H2O → C6H12O6 + 6 O2

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Is energy required or released for respiration?

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Released

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What process yields the most ATP in aerobic cellular respiration?

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Electron Transport Chain

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What is cellular respiration?

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

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which green plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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Where does cellular respiration occur in the cell?

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In the mitochondria.

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Where does photosynthesis occur in the cell?

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In the chloroplasts.

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What is the main purpose of cellular respiration?

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To produce ATP, the energy currency of the cell.