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, and releasing oxygen as a byproduct.

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What is cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells break down glucose and other organic molecules to produce energy in the form of ATP, using oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide and water as byproducts.

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How are photosynthesis and cellular respiration related?

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They have opposite equations.

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Where does photosynthesis occur in plants?

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Photosynthesis occurs primarily in the leaves of plants.

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What organelle is responsible for photosynthesis?

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The chloroplast is the organelle that contains chlorophyll and is responsible for photosynthesis.

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What are the main products of photosynthesis?

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The main products of photosynthesis are glucose and oxygen.

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What are the main reactants of cellular respiration?

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The main reactants of cellular respiration are glucose and oxygen.

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In which parts of the cell does cellular respiration occur?

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Cellular respiration occurs in the cytoplasm and mitochondria.

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What is the purpose of cellular respiration?

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The purpose of cellular respiration is to break down glucose to release energy.

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy -> C6H12O6 + 6O2.