Photosynthesis and Respiration

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What is a chemical reaction?

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A process in which reactants change into a new product.

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What are microorganisms?

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Living things that are too small to be seen.

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What does it mean that matter cannot be created or destroyed?

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It means that the total amount of matter remains constant; it can only change forms.

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What is cellular respiration?

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The process by which plants and animals release stored energy.

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What are gases?

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Substances that are found in the air, such as carbon dioxide and oxygen.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which plants convert sunlight into energy.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the green pigment in plants that absorbs sunlight.

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What are reactants in a chemical reaction?

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The starting substances that undergo change during the reaction.

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What is the product in a chemical reaction?

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The new substance formed as a result of the chemical reaction.

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What is the difference between photosynthesis and cellular respiration?

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Photosynthesis converts light energy into chemical energy, while cellular respiration releases energy from food.