Cellular Energy Review

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What is the primary pigment responsible for photosynthesis in plants?

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Chlorophyll

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What gas is produced as a byproduct of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen

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What is the equation for photosynthesis in words?

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Carbon dioxide + water + light energy → glucose + oxygen

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What is the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy?

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Photosynthesis

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What is the main purpose of cellular respiration?

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To convert glucose into usable energy (ATP) for the cell.

Front

What is the equation for cellular respiration in words?

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Glucose + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water + energy (ATP)

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What role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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It absorbs light energy, primarily from the blue and red wavelengths.

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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 energy.

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What is the main energy currency of the cell?

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ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate)

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What is the process called when plants release oxygen into the atmosphere?

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Photosynthesis