Comparing Cellular Respiration & Photosynthesis

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What is the main purpose of photosynthesis in plants?

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To produce food by capturing energy.

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What is the main difference between cellular respiration and photosynthesis?

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One is catabolic (breaking down), and the other is anabolic (building up).

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What type of reaction is cellular respiration?

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It is an exothermic reaction.

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What type of process does photosynthesis undergo?

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Anabolic (building up).

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What is the energy requirement of photosynthesis?

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It requires energy.

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What is the primary product of photosynthesis?

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Glucose.

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Where does photosynthesis occur in plants?

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In the chloroplasts.

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What are the main reactants of photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide and water.

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What is the main by-product of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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It captures light energy.