Cell Energy

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What is the purpose of cellular respiration?

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The purpose of cellular respiration is to produce energy.

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What are the reactants of cellular respiration?

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The reactants of cellular respiration are glucose and oxygen.

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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 ultimate original source of energy for living things?

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The ultimate original source of energy for living things is the Sun.

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Why do leaves look green?

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Leaves look green because they contain a pigment named chlorophyll.

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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 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 role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the pigment that absorbs sunlight, allowing plants to convert light energy into chemical energy.

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What is the equation for cellular respiration?

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The equation for cellular respiration is: C6H12O6 (glucose) + 6O2 (oxygen) → 6CO2 (carbon dioxide) + 6H2O (water) + energy.

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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The equation for photosynthesis is: 6CO2 (carbon dioxide) + 6H2O (water) + light energy → C6H12O6 (glucose) + 6O2 (oxygen).