Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

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Why are many plants green?

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Chlorophyll reflects green light.

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In which way are photosynthesis and cellular respiration different?

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Photosynthesis uses carbon dioxide, while cellular respiration produces carbon dioxide.

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What are the reactants of photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide and water.

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What process can animals only use?

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Only cellular respiration.

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What is the goal of cellular respiration?

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To make ATP.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy (glucose) using carbon dioxide and water.

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What is cellular respiration?

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The process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy (ATP), carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is chlorophyll?

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A green pigment found in plants that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis.

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What do plants release during photosynthesis?

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Oxygen.

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What do animals release during cellular respiration?

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Carbon dioxide.