Biology CFA #2

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Where does cellular respiration occur in the cell?

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Mitochondria

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Which organisms perform Photosynthesis?

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Only Autotrophs

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What is the ultimate ORIGINAL source of energy for living things?

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Sun

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What are the main products of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen and glucose

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What is the primary function of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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To absorb light energy

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Define 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 mitochondria in the cell?

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Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell, where cellular respiration occurs.

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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 the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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

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What are autotrophs?

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Organisms that produce their own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis.