Photosynthesis & Cell Respiration (mini flashcard)

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What is the primary function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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Chloroplasts capture energy from the sun to produce food through photosynthesis.

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Which organisms are known to perform cellular respiration?

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Both plants and animals perform cellular respiration.

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What two processes can plants perform to obtain energy?

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Plants can use photosynthesis to produce glucose and cellular respiration to convert glucose into ATP.

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Which organisms are capable of performing photosynthesis?

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Only plants, along with some algae and certain bacteria, perform photosynthesis.

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What is the process called when sugar is broken down to produce ATP?

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The process is called cellular respiration.

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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, providing energy for various cellular activities.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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The two main stages of photosynthesis are the light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle (light-independent reactions).

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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The equation for photosynthesis is 6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy -> C6H12O6 + 6O2.

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What is the equation for cellular respiration?

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The equation for cellular respiration is C6H12O6 + 6O2 -> 6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP.

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How do photosynthesis and cellular respiration relate to each other?

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Photosynthesis converts carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen, while cellular respiration uses glucose and oxygen to produce carbon dioxide, water, and ATP.