plant systems

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What is photosynthesis?

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A chemical process in the chloroplast of plants which produces oxygen and glucose.

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What is the chemical formula for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy -> C6H12O6 + 6O2.

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What is cellular respiration?

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The process of producing carbon dioxide, water, and ATP in the mitochondria.

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What is the chemical formula for cellular respiration?

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C6H12O6 + 6O2 -> 6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP.

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What is the function of xylem in plants?

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The xylem transports water, minerals, and hormones up to the leaves.

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What is the function of phloem in plants?

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The phloem transports food (glucose) from the leaves to the rest of the plant.

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What are chloroplasts?

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Organelles in plant cells where photosynthesis occurs.

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What is the role of sunlight in photosynthesis?

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Sunlight provides the energy needed for the photosynthesis process.

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What is the significance of ATP in cellular respiration?

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ATP is the energy currency of the cell, produced during cellular respiration.

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What are the byproducts of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen and glucose.