Cell Energetics

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What is the gas waste product of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen

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Which gas is removed from the atmosphere during photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide

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What is the main difference in ATP production between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

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Less ATP is generated during anaerobic respiration than during aerobic respiration.

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What are the products of aerobic respiration?

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Carbon dioxide and water.

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Where does glycolysis occur in the cell?

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Cytoplasm.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, which is used to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What is the overall equation for photosynthesis?

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

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What is aerobic respiration?

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A metabolic process that requires oxygen to convert glucose into energy, producing carbon dioxide and water as byproducts.

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What is anaerobic respiration?

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A metabolic process that occurs without oxygen, resulting in less energy production and different byproducts, such as lactic acid or ethanol.