Photosynthesis & Cell respiration

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What is the main source of chemical energy stored and released by cells?

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ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate)

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What type of energy is converted into chemical energy during photosynthesis?

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Light energy

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What are organisms that require cell respiration called?

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Heterotrophs

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What is the chemical equation for cell respiration?

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C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + ENERGY

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What does aerobic respiration require?

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Oxygen

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What is the byproduct of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen (O2)

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What is the difference between autotrophs and heterotrophs?

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Autotrophs produce their own food (e.g., plants), while heterotrophs consume other organisms for energy.

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What is the primary function of ATP in cells?

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ATP serves as the main energy currency of the cell, providing energy for various cellular processes.