Photosynthesis and Respiration

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What are the reactants of photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O)

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Glucose (C6H12O6) and oxygen (O2)

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What are the products of respiration?

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Carbon dioxide (CO2), water (H2O), and ATP (adenosine triphosphate)

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Where does photosynthesis occur in plant cells?

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In the chloroplasts.

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Where does respiration occur in cells?

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In the mitochondria.

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How are photosynthesis and respiration related?

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The products of photosynthesis (glucose and oxygen) are the reactants for respiration, and vice versa.

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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 the overall equation for respiration?

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C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP

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What role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, which is used to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose.

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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, providing energy for various cellular processes.