Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

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What is the tissue that carries water in plants?

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Xylem

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What pigment captures sunlight energy in green plants?

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Chlorophyll

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What tissue carries the plant's food?

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Phloem

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen and glucose

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True or False: Cellular respiration occurs only in animal cells.

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False

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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 the main purpose of photosynthesis?

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To convert solar energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose.

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What is cellular respiration?

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

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Where does photosynthesis primarily occur in plants?

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In the chloroplasts of plant cells.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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To absorb light energy, primarily from the sun.