Photosynthesis & Cell respiration

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What is the large organelle that captures light energy in photosynthetic organisms?

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Chloroplast

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What are the reactants for cell respiration?

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Glucose and oxygen

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What is the chemical equation for cell respiration?

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C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + ENERGY

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What does the first law of thermodynamics state?

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Energy cannot be created nor destroyed.

Front

Which organism depends on an external source of organic compounds?

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Heterotroph

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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.

Front

What is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll

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What is the role of sunlight in photosynthesis?

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Sunlight provides the energy needed to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What is the byproduct of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen

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What is cellular respiration?

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The process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.