Photosynthesis Concepts and Processes

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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 the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is a green pigment found in the chloroplasts of plants that absorbs sunlight, which is essential for photosynthesis.

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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 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 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.

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What is the main purpose of cellular respiration?

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The main purpose of cellular respiration is to convert the energy stored in glucose into usable energy (ATP) for cellular activities.

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

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What are autotrophs?

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Autotrophs are organisms that can produce their own food using light or chemical energy, such as plants that perform photosynthesis.