Photosynthesis and Cell 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 into chemical energy in the form of glucose, using carbon dioxide and water.

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What is the main purpose of photosynthesis?

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The main purpose of photosynthesis is to produce glucose, which serves as food for the plant, and to release oxygen as a byproduct.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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The two main stages of photosynthesis are the light-dependent reactions and the light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle).

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is a green pigment found in chloroplasts that absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, which is essential for photosynthesis.

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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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What is ATP and why is it important?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell, providing energy for various cellular processes.

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What are the reactants of cellular respiration?

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The reactants of cellular respiration are glucose and oxygen.

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What are the products of cellular respiration?

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The products of cellular respiration are ATP, carbon dioxide, and water.

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How do photosynthesis and cellular respiration relate to each other?

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Photosynthesis and cellular respiration are interconnected processes; photosynthesis produces glucose and oxygen, which are used in cellular respiration to produce ATP.

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What is a heterotroph?

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A heterotroph is an organism that cannot produce its own food and must consume other organisms for energy, such as animals.