Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

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The main source of energy for all life comes from ________

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the Sun

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This is the chemical formula for a molecule of...

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Glucose

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Where does the energy for plants to perform photosynthesis come from?

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sunlight

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What are the reactants of photosynthesis?

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carbon dioxide and water

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Where do the reactions of photosynthesis take place in autotrophs?

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Chloroplast

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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 role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight and converts it into chemical energy.

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What is the product of photosynthesis?

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Glucose and oxygen.

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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 ATP?

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Adenosine triphosphate, the energy currency of the cell.