Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

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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, primarily converting carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What is cellular respiration?

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The breakdown of glucose to release ATP (adenosine triphosphate), which is used as energy by cells.

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What are the inputs of photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight.

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What are the outputs of photosynthesis?

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Glucose and oxygen.

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What are the inputs of cellular respiration?

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Glucose and oxygen.

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What are the outputs of cellular respiration?

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Carbon dioxide, water, and ATP.

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How do photosynthesis and cellular respiration cycle matter?

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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 happens to the rate of photosynthesis if carbon dioxide levels increase?

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The rate of photosynthesis increases.

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What is the primary purpose of photosynthesis?

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To make glucose, which serves as food for plants.

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How do photosynthesis and cellular respiration differ in terms of gas exchange?

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Photosynthesis uses carbon dioxide and releases oxygen, while cellular respiration uses oxygen and releases carbon dioxide.