Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis

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What is the process by which cells use oxygen to produce energy from food?

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Cellular respiration.

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What type of macromolecule is ATP synthase?

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Protein.

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Which process occurs in animals?

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Cellular respiration only.

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Which processes occur in plants?

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Photosynthesis and cellular respiration.

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Where does photosynthesis take place in plant cells?

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Chloroplasts.

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What is the primary function of cellular respiration?

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To convert biochemical energy from nutrients into ATP, and release waste products.

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What are the two main stages of cellular respiration?

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Glycolysis and the Krebs cycle (Citric Acid Cycle).

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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

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What is the main product of photosynthesis?

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Glucose.