Photosynthesis/Cellular Respiration Review

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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 is cellular respiration?

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

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What is the main pigment involved in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the main pigment in green plants that captures sunlight for photosynthesis.

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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 are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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The two main stages of photosynthesis are the light-dependent reactions and the light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle).

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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The equation for photosynthesis is: @@6CO_2 + 6H_2O + light ightarrow C_6H_{12}O_6 + 6O_2@@.

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What is the role of stomata in photosynthesis?

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Stomata are small openings on the surface of leaves that allow carbon dioxide to enter and oxygen to exit during photosynthesis.

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How are photosynthesis and cellular respiration related?

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Photosynthesis and cellular respiration are opposite processes; the products of photosynthesis (glucose and oxygen) are the reactants of cellular respiration.

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What is the primary energy currency of cells?

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Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is the primary energy currency of cells, produced during cellular respiration.

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What is the significance of glucose in cellular respiration?

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Glucose is a key reactant in cellular respiration, providing the energy needed for cellular processes.