Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis

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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 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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Where does cellular respiration occur in the cell?

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Cellular respiration primarily occurs in the mitochondria of eukaryotic cells.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is a pigment found in chloroplasts that absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, which is essential for photosynthesis.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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The two main stages of photosynthesis are the light reactions and the Calvin cycle (dark reactions).

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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The equation for photosynthesis is: 6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2.

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What is the equation for cellular respiration?

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The equation for cellular respiration is: C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP.

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What is ATP and its role in cellular processes?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell, providing energy for various cellular processes.

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What is the stroma in a chloroplast?

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The stroma is the fluid-filled space inside the chloroplast where the Calvin cycle (dark reactions) takes place.

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What are thylakoids?

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Thylakoids are membrane-bound structures within chloroplasts that contain chlorophyll and are the site of the light reactions of photosynthesis.