Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration 7th grade

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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 are the main reactants of photosynthesis?

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The main reactants of photosynthesis are water (H2O), carbon dioxide (CO2), and sunlight.

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What is the primary product of photosynthesis?

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The primary product of photosynthesis is glucose (C6H12O6), which is used by plants for energy.

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What role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is a green pigment found in plants that absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, which is essential for photosynthesis.

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What are autotrophs?

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Autotrophs are organisms that can produce their own food from inorganic substances; they are also known as producers.

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What are heterotrophs?

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Heterotrophs are organisms that cannot produce their own food and must consume other organisms for energy.

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What is cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy (ATP), carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is the purpose of cellular respiration?

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The purpose of cellular respiration is to produce ATP, which is the energy currency of the cell.

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What is ATP?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is a molecule that carries energy within cells, used for various cellular processes.

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How are photosynthesis and cellular respiration related?

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Photosynthesis and cellular respiration are interconnected processes; photosynthesis produces glucose and oxygen, which are used in cellular respiration to produce ATP.