Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

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What are the reactants of photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide and water.

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Which pigment is responsible for capturing light energy in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll.

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In which part of the plant does photosynthesis primarily occur?

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Leaves.

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What energy source do plants use for photosynthesis?

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Sunlight.

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What gas is released by plants during photosynthesis?

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Oxygen.

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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 light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose.

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2.

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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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What is the main purpose of cellular respiration?

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To produce ATP (adenosine triphosphate), the energy currency of the cell.