Biotic/Abiotic, Carbon Cycle, Photosynthesis, & Cellular Resp.

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What are biotic factors?

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Biotic factors are the living components of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are the non-living components of an ecosystem, including sunlight, water, temperature, and soil.

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What is the carbon cycle?

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The carbon cycle is the process by which carbon is exchanged between the atmosphere, land, water, and living organisms.

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How do plants contribute to the carbon cycle?

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Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere during photosynthesis and release oxygen.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What is cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy (ATP), carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the green pigment in plants that captures sunlight for photosynthesis.

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What is fermentation?

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Fermentation is a type of anaerobic respiration that occurs in some organisms, producing energy without oxygen.

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What is ATP?

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

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Where does photosynthesis occur in plant cells?

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Photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells.