Unit 5: Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration

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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 is cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells break down glucose and other organic molecules to produce energy, typically in the form of ATP, using oxygen.

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What do plants produce during photosynthesis?

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Plants produce glucose and oxygen during photosynthesis.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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

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What is the stroma?

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The stroma is the fluid-filled space inside the chloroplast where the dark reactions of photosynthesis occur.

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What is the thylakoid membrane?

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The thylakoid membrane is a membrane-bound structure within chloroplasts where the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis take place.

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What is the main product of cellular respiration?

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The main product of cellular respiration is ATP (adenosine triphosphate), which provides energy for cellular activities.

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What is the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration?

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

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What is a producer?

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A producer is an organism, such as a plant, that can make its own food through photosynthesis.

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What is a consumer?

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A consumer is an organism that cannot produce its own food and must eat other organisms for energy.