Unit 5: Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration checkpoint 2024

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What is the equation for PHOTOSYNTHESIS?

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CO₂ + light + H₂O → O₂ + Sugar

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process in which plants make their food.

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What process is shown in this diagram?

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photosynthesis

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How do photosynthesis and cellular respiration differ?

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Photosynthesis creates and stores energy, while cellular respiration releases energy.

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What are the tiny openings that let in the carbon dioxide needed for photosynthesis?

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stomata

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the pigment that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis.

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What are the main products of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen and glucose (sugar).

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What is cellular respiration?

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

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Where does photosynthesis occur in plant cells?

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In the chloroplasts.

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What is the significance of sunlight in photosynthesis?

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Sunlight provides the energy needed for the photosynthesis process.