Photosynthesis and Cell Respiration

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

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Photosynthesis

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What is the main product of cellular respiration?

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Energy (ATP)

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What is the ultimate source of energy for living organisms?

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The Sun

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Which organisms are capable of performing photosynthesis?

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Only Autotrophs

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What is the primary purpose of cellular respiration?

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To make ATP

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What gas is produced as a byproduct of cellular respiration?

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Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2

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What is the chemical equation for cellular respiration?

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C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + energy (ATP)

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy.

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What are autotrophs?

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Organisms that produce their own food through photosynthesis.