Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Review

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What is the process that requires the presence of oxygen to produce energy?

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Aerobic Respiration

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What do cells use to obtain energy from breaking down food?

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Breaking down food.

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What is one of the principal chemical compounds that living things use to store energy?

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ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate)

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen (O2) and Glucose

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Which two products of photosynthesis are used as reactants in cellular respiration?

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Glucose and Oxygen (O2)

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What is the primary function of photosynthesis in plants?

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To convert light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose.

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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 main purpose of cellular respiration?

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To convert biochemical energy from nutrients into ATP.

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What is the overall equation for cellular respiration?

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C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP

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What is anaerobic respiration?

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A form of respiration that occurs without oxygen, producing energy through fermentation.