Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Review

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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, usually from the sun, into chemical energy in the form of glucose, using 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 transform sugar (glucose) into a usable form of energy called ATP (adenosine triphosphate).

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Where does photosynthesis occur in plants?

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Photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells.

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What are the reactants of photosynthesis?

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

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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 ATP?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell, used to store and transfer energy for various cellular processes.

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What are the products of cellular respiration?

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The products of cellular respiration are carbon dioxide (CO2), water (H2O), and energy (ATP).

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Where does cellular respiration take place in the cell?

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Cellular respiration takes place in the mitochondria of the cell.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the green pigment in plants that absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, to drive the process of photosynthesis.

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How do plants obtain carbon dioxide for photosynthesis?

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Plants obtain carbon dioxide from the air through small openings in their leaves called stomata.