Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration Review

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What are the main products of the light-dependent reactions in photosynthesis?

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The main products are ATP, NADPH, and oxygen.

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How is energy released from ATP?

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Energy is released when a phosphate group is broken off from ATP, converting it to ADP.

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What are the main products of cellular respiration?

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The main products of cellular respiration are carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O).

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What is the first step in cellular respiration that releases energy from glucose?

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The first step is glycolysis.

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Where in the chloroplast do the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis occur?

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The light-dependent reactions occur in the thylakoids.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, primarily in the blue and red wavelengths, and converts it into chemical energy.

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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 significance of the Calvin cycle in photosynthesis?

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The Calvin cycle uses ATP and NADPH produced in the light-dependent reactions to convert CO2 into glucose.

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What is aerobic respiration?

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Aerobic respiration is the process of producing cellular energy in the presence of oxygen.

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What is anaerobic respiration?

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Anaerobic respiration is the process of producing cellular energy without oxygen, resulting in products like lactic acid or ethanol.