FLASHCARD: Photosynthesis & Respiration 24-25

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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.

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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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How are photosynthesis and cellular respiration related?

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

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What is the main purpose of photosynthesis?

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The main purpose of photosynthesis is to convert solar energy into chemical energy stored in glucose.

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What is the main purpose of cellular respiration?

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The main purpose of cellular respiration is to convert the chemical energy in glucose into usable energy (ATP) for the cell.

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What are the reactants of photosynthesis?

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The reactants of photosynthesis are carbon dioxide and water.

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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The products of photosynthesis are glucose and oxygen.

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What are the reactants of cellular respiration?

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The reactants of cellular respiration are glucose and oxygen.

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What are the products of cellular respiration?

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The products of cellular respiration are carbon dioxide, water, and ATP (energy).

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What role does sunlight play in photosynthesis?

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Sunlight provides the energy needed for the photosynthesis process to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose.