Photosynthesis and Respiration Review

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What does the prefix 'photo' in photosynthesis mean?

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Light

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What is the process that creates energy in animals?

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Cellular respiration

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What is the primary use of glucose produced in photosynthesis?

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Energy for the plant to function

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Which organelle is found only in plants and is essential for photosynthesis?

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Chloroplast

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What color do chlorophyll pigments cause many plants to appear?

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Green

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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 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 are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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Light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle (light-independent reactions).

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How do plants obtain carbon dioxide for photosynthesis?

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Plants take in carbon dioxide from the atmosphere through small openings called stomata.

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What is the byproduct of photosynthesis that is essential for animal life?

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Oxygen

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