Photosynthesis and Respiration Review

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What is the purpose of cellular respiration?

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To break down food and release energy.

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What is one of the 'ingredients' for photosynthesis?

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Carbon Dioxide.

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What pigment in green plants captures sunlight energy?

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Chlorophyll.

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What are the two products of cellular respiration?

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Carbon dioxide and water.

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What type of cell contains a cell wall and chloroplasts?

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Plant cell.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which green plants 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 is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose.

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What is the main product of photosynthesis?

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Glucose.

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What gas do plants release during photosynthesis?

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Oxygen.