Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

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What is the powerhouse of the cell?

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Mitochondria

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What is the primary purpose of cellular respiration?

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To release energy from food.

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What do plants need from the air for photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide.

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What are products in a chemical reaction?

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Substances present at the end of a chemical reaction.

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In which organelle of plant cells does photosynthesis occur?

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Chloroplast.

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What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy?

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Photosynthesis.

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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Light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle.

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What is the main byproduct of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen.