Unit 3 study guide bio

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll, converting carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What is cellular respiration?

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The process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into carbon dioxide, water, and energy in the form of ATP.

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What is the 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 is the green pigment in plants that absorbs light energy, primarily from the blue and red wavelengths, to drive the process of photosynthesis.

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What is ATP?

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Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is the energy currency of the cell, used to store and transfer energy for various cellular processes.

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What are the products of cellular respiration?

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Carbon dioxide (CO₂), water (H₂O), and ATP energy.

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What is the significance of oxygen in cellular respiration?

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Oxygen is a reactant in cellular respiration that helps to break down glucose to release energy.

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What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

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Aerobic respiration requires oxygen and produces more energy (ATP) compared to anaerobic respiration, which occurs without oxygen and produces less energy.

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What is the function of mitochondria?

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Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell, where cellular respiration occurs, producing ATP.

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What is the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration?

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Photosynthesis produces glucose and oxygen, which are used in cellular respiration to produce ATP, while cellular respiration produces carbon dioxide and water, which are used in photosynthesis.