Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration

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What are the reactants needed for photosynthesis?

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Light, water, and carbon dioxide.

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What is the main product of photosynthesis?

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Glucose and oxygen.

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What is the pigment responsible for absorbing light energy in chloroplasts during photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll.

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Where does the energy for plants to perform photosynthesis come from?

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Sunlight.

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What is the main purpose of photosynthesis?

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To make food (glucose) for the plant.

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What is the process by which glucose is broken down to produce ATP?

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Cellular respiration.

Front

What are the main reactants of cellular respiration?

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Glucose and oxygen.

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What are the main products of cellular respiration?

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ATP, carbon dioxide, and water.

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In which part of the cell does cellular respiration primarily occur?

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Mitochondria.

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What is ATP and why is it important?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell, used to power various cellular processes.