Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

Front

What is the organelle responsible for photosynthesis?

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Chloroplast

Front

Which gas is released during photosynthesis?

Back

Oxygen

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Glucose and Oxygen

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What is the main purpose of photosynthesis?

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To convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose.

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What is the process by which cells convert glucose into energy?

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Cellular Respiration

Front

Which gas is a byproduct of cellular respiration?

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Carbon Dioxide

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What is ATP?

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Adenosine Triphosphate, the energy currency of the cell.

Front

How are photosynthesis and cellular respiration related?

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They have opposite equations.

Front

What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2

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What is the equation for cellular respiration?

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C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + energy (ATP)