Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration

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What is the main source of energy for all life?

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The sun.

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Where does carbon dioxide enter plants?

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The leaves.

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What does synthesis mean?

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Process.

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Why is photosynthesis important?

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It creates oxygen for animals to breathe, creates energy for heterotrophs to use, and creates food for plants to use.

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What is another name for glucose?

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Sugar.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What are the main products of photosynthesis?

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Glucose and oxygen.

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What is cellular respiration?

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The process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

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Where does cellular respiration occur in the cell?

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In the mitochondria.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight and converts it into chemical energy.