AP Unit 3 Review (Cell Respiration & Photosynthesis)

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What is the primary pigment used in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the primary pigment used in photosynthesis, absorbing mainly blue and red light.

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What is the main function of mitochondria in eukaryotic cells?

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Mitochondria are responsible for producing ATP through cellular respiration.

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What is the role of the electron transport chain (ETC) in cellular respiration?

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The ETC creates a hydrogen ion gradient that drives ATP synthesis.

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What is the significance of the citric acid cycle in cellular respiration?

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The citric acid cycle generates electron carriers (NADH and FADH2) for the ETC and produces ATP.

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What are autotrophs and how do they obtain energy?

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Autotrophs are organisms that produce their own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis.

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What is the process of photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants convert light energy into chemical energy, producing glucose and oxygen from 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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What is the role of oxygen in cellular respiration?

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Oxygen acts as the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain, allowing for the production of 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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What is the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration?

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Photosynthesis converts carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen, while cellular respiration uses glucose and oxygen to produce ATP, carbon dioxide, and water.

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