Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Flashcard

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What organelle is responsible for making food (Glucose) using sunlight?

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Chloroplast

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What is the main purpose of cellular respiration?

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It transforms sugar into energy (ATP).

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What is the correct equation for PHOTOSYNTHESIS?

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CO₂ + H₂O + light → O₂ + C₆H₁₂O₆

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What is the correct equation for PHOTOSYNTHESIS? (alternative representation)

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light + carbon dioxide + water → glucose + oxygen

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What molecule is necessary for cellular respiration?

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Glucose

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What is cellular respiration?

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The process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy (ATP), carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight, which is essential for the photosynthesis process.

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Glucose and oxygen.

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What are the reactants of cellular respiration?

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Glucose and oxygen.