Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Review

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What is the main source of energy for all life?

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The sun.

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What do plants need for photosynthesis?

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Plants get the energy they need for photosynthesis from sunlight.

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What molecule is produced by animals during cellular respiration?

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Carbon dioxide.

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What organelle is needed for cellular respiration in both animals and plants?

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Mitochondria.

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What gas do animals exhale?

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Carbon dioxide.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is 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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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the pigment in plants that absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis.

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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 the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration?

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Photosynthesis produces glucose and oxygen, which are used in cellular respiration to produce energy.