photosynthesis and cellular respiration

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What process occurs in animals to convert food into energy?

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Cellular respiration only.

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen and sugar (glucose).

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Which processes occur in plants?

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Photosynthesis and cellular respiration.

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What gas is produced during cellular respiration?

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Carbon dioxide.

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Where does cellular respiration take place in cells?

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In the mitochondria.

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What is the primary function of photosynthesis?

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To convert light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose.

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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 is the equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy -> C6H12O6 + 6O2.

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What is the equation for cellular respiration?

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C6H12O6 + 6O2 -> 6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP.

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What is ATP and why is it important?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell, used to power various cellular processes.