Photosynthesis and Respiration Flashcard

Front

What is the term for organisms that produce their own food through photosynthesis?

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Autotroph

Front

Which organelle is primarily responsible for energy production in heart muscle cells?

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Mitochondria

Front

How many levels are typically represented in an energy food pyramid?

Back

4

Front

What gas do plants release during the process of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen

Front

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

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Photosynthesis

Front

What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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Light-dependent reactions and Calvin cycle

Front

What is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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

Front

What role do chloroplasts play in plant cells?

Back

They are the site of photosynthesis.

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What is the relationship between photosynthesis and respiration?

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Photosynthesis produces glucose and oxygen, which are used in respiration to produce energy.