Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

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What is the purpose of cellular respiration?

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To release energy from food.

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In what part of the cell does photosynthesis occur?

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Chloroplast.

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What is the main source of energy for all life?

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The sun.

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Glucose and oxygen.

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What is the process by which cells use oxygen to produce energy from food?

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Cellular respiration.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight and converts it into chemical energy.

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What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

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Aerobic respiration requires oxygen, while anaerobic respiration does not.

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What are the byproducts of cellular respiration?

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Carbon dioxide and water.