Metabolism and Matter Cycles (Photosynthesis and Respiration)

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What is the primary source of energy for life on Earth?

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The Sun

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What does the respiratory system release?

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Carbon dioxide

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Inside of which cell organelle does cellular respiration take place?

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Mitochondria

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What process do animals primarily use to generate energy?

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Cellular respiration

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Why is it important for the digestive system to function properly for energy production?

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The molecules will not be broken down small enough to enter the cells.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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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 the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the pigment that absorbs sunlight, allowing plants to convert light energy into chemical energy.

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Glucose and oxygen.

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What are the reactants of cellular respiration?

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Glucose and oxygen.