Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis

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What are the reactants of photosynthesis?

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CO2, H2O, Sunlight

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How are photosynthesis and cellular respiration interrelated?

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Carbon dioxide and water released by cellular respiration are used in photosynthesis.

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Where does photosynthesis occur in plant cells?

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Chloroplasts

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What is one key difference between photosynthesis and cellular respiration?

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Photosynthesis uses carbon dioxide, while cellular respiration produces carbon dioxide.

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What defines heterotrophs in terms of energy conversion?

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Heterotrophs cannot convert light energy into chemical bond energy; they obtain energy by consuming other organisms.

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Glucose and oxygen.

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What is the primary purpose of cellular respiration?

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To convert biochemical energy from nutrients into ATP, and then release waste products.

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In which organelle does cellular respiration primarily occur?

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Mitochondria.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, to drive the photosynthesis process.

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2.