3.4 Photosynthesis Vs Cellular Resp

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What are the two main processes of energy conversion in living organisms?

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Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration.

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What is the primary function of photosynthesis?

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To convert light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose.

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Where does cellular respiration occur in eukaryotic cells?

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In the mitochondria.

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What is the main pigment involved in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll.

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What are the reactants of photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide and water.

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What are the products of cellular respiration?

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Carbon dioxide, water, and ATP.

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What is glycolysis?

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The process of breaking down glucose into pyruvate, occurring in the cytoplasm.

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What is the role of ATP in cellular processes?

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ATP serves as the primary energy currency of the cell.

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What is the significance of the thylakoid membrane in photosynthesis?

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It is where the light-dependent reactions occur.

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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