Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy, usually from the sun, into chemical energy in the form of glucose, using carbon dioxide and water.

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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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Where does photosynthesis occur in plant cells?

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Photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells.

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Where does cellular respiration take place in cells?

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Cellular respiration takes place in the mitochondria of cells.

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What is the main product of photosynthesis?

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The main product of photosynthesis is glucose.

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What gas do plants take in during photosynthesis?

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Plants take in carbon dioxide during photosynthesis.

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What gas is released by plants during photosynthesis?

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Oxygen is released by plants during photosynthesis.

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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

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What is the main source of energy for all life on Earth?

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The main source of energy for all life comes from the sun.

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What are products in a chemical reaction?

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Products are substances that are formed as a result of a chemical reaction.