Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Vocabulary

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What is photosynthesis?

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A series of chemical reactions that convert light energy, water, and carbon dioxide into the food-energy molecule glucose and give off oxygen.

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What is an ecosystem?

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All the living things and nonliving things in a given area.

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What is cellular respiration?

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A series of chemical reactions that convert the energy in food molecules into a usable form of energy called ATP.

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What is glycolysis?

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A process by which glucose, a sugar, is broken down into smaller molecules.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is a green pigment in plants that absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, to facilitate photosynthesis.

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What are the reactants of photosynthesis?

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Light energy, water (H2O), and carbon dioxide (CO2).

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Glucose (C6H12O6) and oxygen (O2).

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What is ATP?

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Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is the energy currency of the cell, used to store and transfer energy.

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What is the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration?

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Photosynthesis converts carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen, while cellular respiration uses glucose and oxygen to produce energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is the significance of photosynthesis for life on Earth?

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Photosynthesis is crucial as it produces oxygen and organic compounds that are the foundation of the food chain.