Unit 9 Photosynthesis and Cell 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 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 glucose (sugar) and oxygen.

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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 cellular respiration?

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

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What is ATP?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell, used to store and transfer energy for various cellular processes.

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How do photosynthesis and cellular respiration relate to each other?

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Photosynthesis produces glucose and oxygen, which are used in cellular respiration to produce ATP, water, and carbon dioxide. They are interconnected processes.

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What role do chloroplasts play in photosynthesis?

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Chloroplasts are organelles in plant cells that contain chlorophyll and are responsible for capturing light energy to drive the photosynthesis process.

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What is the role of mitochondria in cellular respiration?

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Mitochondria are the organelles where cellular respiration occurs, converting glucose into ATP through a series of biochemical reactions.

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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 + ATP.