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 break down glucose and other organic molecules to produce energy in the form of ATP, using oxygen.

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Where does photosynthesis occur in plant cells?

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Photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells.

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Where does cellular respiration occur in eukaryotic cells?

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Cellular respiration occurs in the mitochondria of eukaryotic cells.

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What is the main product of photosynthesis?

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The main product of photosynthesis is glucose.

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What are the reactants of photosynthesis?

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The reactants of photosynthesis are carbon dioxide and water.

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What is the main purpose of cellular respiration?

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The main purpose of cellular respiration is to break down glucose to release energy in the form of ATP.

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What are the products of cellular respiration?

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The products of cellular respiration are water and carbon dioxide.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is a pigment found in chloroplasts that absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, to drive the process of photosynthesis.

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What is glycolysis?

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Glycolysis is the first step of cellular respiration that occurs in the cytoplasm, breaking down glucose into pyruvate and producing a small amount of ATP.