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 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 chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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6 CO2 + 6 H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6 O2

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What is the chemical equation for cellular respiration?

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C6H12O6 + 6 O2 → 6 CO2 + 6 H2O + ATP

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What is glucose?

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Glucose (C6H12O6) is a simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms.

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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 the site of photosynthesis.

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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.

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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

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What are the products of cellular respiration?

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The products of cellular respiration are carbon dioxide (CO2), water (H2O), and ATP energy.

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How many molecules of carbon dioxide are required to produce one molecule of glucose in photosynthesis?

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6 molecules of carbon dioxide (CO2) are required to produce one molecule of glucose (C6H12O6).