Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

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What is ATP and its role in cellular processes?

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ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) is a molecule that carries energy within cells, produced during cellular respiration, and is used for various cellular functions.

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What gas do plants release during photosynthesis?

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Plants release oxygen as a byproduct of photosynthesis.

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Why do many plants appear green?

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Many plants appear green because chlorophyll, the pigment involved in photosynthesis, reflects green light.

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What are chloroplasts and their function?

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Chloroplasts are organelles found in plant cells where photosynthesis occurs, converting light energy into chemical energy.

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What processes can plants perform to obtain energy?

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Plants can perform both photosynthesis to produce glucose and cellular respiration to convert glucose into usable energy.

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What is the overall equation for photosynthesis?

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

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What is the main purpose of cellular respiration?

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The main purpose of cellular respiration is to convert biochemical energy from nutrients into ATP, which powers 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 light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle).

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How do chloroplasts capture light energy?

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Chloroplasts capture light energy using chlorophyll, which absorbs light primarily in the blue and red wavelengths.

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What is the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration?

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Photosynthesis and cellular respiration are interconnected processes; photosynthesis converts light energy into chemical energy, while cellular respiration converts that chemical energy into ATP.

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