Photosynthesis and Respiration

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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, usually from the sun, into chemical energy in the form of glucose, using carbon dioxide and water.

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What is respiration?

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Respiration is the biochemical process in which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy (ATP), producing carbon dioxide and water as byproducts.

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Where does photosynthesis occur in plant cells?

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Photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells.

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Where does respiration occur in cells?

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Respiration occurs in the mitochondria of cells.

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What are the main products of photosynthesis?

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The main products of photosynthesis are glucose and oxygen.

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What are the main products of respiration?

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The main products of respiration are carbon dioxide, water, and ATP.

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What is the relationship between photosynthesis and respiration?

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

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What type of organisms perform photosynthesis?

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Autotrophs, such as plants and some algae, perform photosynthesis.

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What is ATP and why is it important?

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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 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 and oxygen.