Photosynthesis and Respiration Flashcard

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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 autotrophs?

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Autotrophs are organisms that produce their own food using light or chemical energy. 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 the role of chloroplasts in photosynthesis?

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Chloroplasts are the organelles in plant cells where photosynthesis takes place, containing chlorophyll that captures light energy.

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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The equation for photosynthesis is: 6CO₂ + 6H₂O + light energy → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂.

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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 equation for cellular respiration?

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The equation for cellular respiration is: O₂ + C₆H₁₂O₆ → 6CO₂ + 6H₂O + ATP.

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What is the significance of stomata in plants?

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Stomata are small openings on the surface of leaves that allow carbon dioxide to enter and oxygen to exit during photosynthesis.

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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The products of photosynthesis are oxygen and glucose.

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What is the relationship between photosynthesis and respiration?

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Photosynthesis produces glucose and oxygen, which are used in cellular respiration to produce energy, carbon dioxide, and water.