Photosynthesis and Respiration

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy, usually from the sun, into chemical energy in the form of glucose, using carbon dioxide and water.

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What are the main products of photosynthesis?

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The main products of photosynthesis are oxygen (O2) and glucose (C6H12O6).

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What is the role of sunlight in photosynthesis?

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Sunlight provides the energy required for the photosynthesis process, enabling plants to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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Where does photosynthesis occur in plant cells?

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Photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells.

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What is respiration?

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Respiration is the biochemical process in which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy (ATP), carbon dioxide, and water.

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What are the main products of respiration?

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The main products of respiration are carbon dioxide (CO2), water (H2O), and adenosine triphosphate (ATP).

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How are photosynthesis and respiration interconnected?

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Photosynthesis produces glucose and oxygen, which are used in respiration to produce energy, while respiration produces carbon dioxide and water, which are used in photosynthesis.

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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The chemical equation for photosynthesis is 6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2.

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What is the chemical equation for respiration?

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The chemical equation for respiration is C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + energy (ATP).

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Which organisms perform photosynthesis?

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Plants, algae, and some bacteria perform photosynthesis.