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, and releasing oxygen as a byproduct.

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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 is the equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy -> C6H12O6 + 6O2

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How do light intensity and distance affect photosynthesis?

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The closer the light source is to the plant, the higher the rate of photosynthesis, as light intensity decreases with distance.

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What are the outputs of photosynthesis?

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

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What are the inputs of cellular respiration?

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The inputs of cellular respiration are glucose (C6H12O6) and oxygen (O2).

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What is the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration?

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The outputs of photosynthesis (glucose and oxygen) are the inputs for cellular respiration, and the outputs of cellular respiration (carbon dioxide and water) are the inputs for photosynthesis.

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What is the role 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 process of photosynthesis.

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What happens to carbon dioxide during photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide is absorbed from the atmosphere and used to produce glucose during photosynthesis.

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What is ATP and its role in cellular respiration?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell, produced during cellular respiration to provide energy for cellular processes.