Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy, usually from the sun, into chemical energy in the form of glucose, using carbon dioxide and water.

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What is cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy (ATP), carbon dioxide, and water.

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Where does photosynthesis occur in plant cells?

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Photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells.

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Where does cellular respiration occur in cells?

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Cellular respiration occurs in the mitochondria of cells.

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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 sun, to drive the process of photosynthesis.

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What are the inputs of photosynthesis?

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The inputs of photosynthesis are carbon dioxide, water, and light energy.

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What are the outputs of photosynthesis?

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The outputs of photosynthesis are glucose and oxygen.

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What are the inputs of cellular respiration?

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The inputs of cellular respiration are glucose and oxygen.

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What are the outputs of cellular respiration?

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The outputs of cellular respiration are carbon dioxide, water, and ATP (energy).

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True or False: Plants can perform both photosynthesis and cellular respiration.

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True.