MCU1: Lesson 2 Flashcardizz

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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, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is the main purpose of cellular respiration?

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The main purpose of cellular respiration is to produce energy (ATP) for cellular activities.

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What are the main reactants of cellular respiration?

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The main reactants of cellular respiration are glucose (C6H12O6) and oxygen (O2).

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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 (CO2), water (H2O), and energy (ATP).

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What role does oxygen play in cellular respiration?

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Oxygen is used to break down glucose, allowing for the release of energy.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which 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 products of photosynthesis?

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The main products of photosynthesis are glucose (C6H12O6) and oxygen (O2).

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How are photosynthesis and cellular respiration connected?

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

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What is glucose made of?

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Glucose is made of carbon (C), hydrogen (H), and oxygen (O).

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What is the chemical formula for glucose?

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The chemical formula for glucose is C6H12O6.