Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

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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 main purpose of photosynthesis?

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To convert light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose.

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What is cellular respiration?

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The process by which cells break down glucose into energy.

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What is the chemical formula for glucose?

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C6H12O6

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Where does photosynthesis occur in plant cells?

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In the chloroplasts.

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What gas do plants take in during photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide (CO2).

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What is produced as a byproduct of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen (O2).

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight and converts it into chemical energy.

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What is the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration?

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Photosynthesis converts carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen, while cellular respiration uses glucose and oxygen to produce energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is ATP?

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Adenosine triphosphate, the energy currency of the cell.