Photosynthesis and Cellular 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 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 are the main products of photosynthesis?

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The main products of photosynthesis are glucose and oxygen.

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What are the main products of cellular respiration?

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The main products of cellular respiration are carbon dioxide, water, and energy (ATP).

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Where does photosynthesis occur?

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Photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells.

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Where does cellular respiration occur?

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Cellular respiration occurs in the mitochondria of cells.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the green pigment in plants that absorbs light energy, which is essential for photosynthesis.

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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

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What is the equation for cellular respiration?

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

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How do photosynthesis and cellular respiration relate to each other?

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Photosynthesis and cellular respiration are interconnected processes; the products of photosynthesis (glucose and oxygen) are the reactants for cellular respiration, and vice versa.

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