Photosynthesis and 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 into chemical energy in the form of glucose, using carbon dioxide and water.

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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 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 chemical equation for cellular respiration?

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C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ → 6CO₂ + 6H₂O + ATP

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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 occur in cells?

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Cellular respiration occurs in the mitochondria of cells.

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What is ATP?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell, used to store and transfer energy for various cellular processes.

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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The products of photosynthesis are glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆) and oxygen (O₂).

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What are the products of cellular respiration?

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The products of cellular respiration are carbon dioxide (CO₂), water (H₂O), and ATP energy.

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Why do plants need to undergo cellular respiration?

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Plants need to undergo cellular respiration to convert the glucose produced during photosynthesis into usable energy (ATP) for growth and maintenance.