Cell Energy (Photosynthesis and Cell 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 occur in cells?

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Cellular respiration occurs in the mitochondria of cells.

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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 products of cellular respiration?

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

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is a green pigment found in chloroplasts that absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, to drive the process of photosynthesis.

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What are stomata?

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Stomata are small openings on the surface of leaves that allow for gas exchange, enabling the intake of carbon dioxide and the release of oxygen.

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What is ATP and its role in the cell?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is a molecule that stores and provides energy for various cellular processes.

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What are the requirements for photosynthesis?

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The requirements for photosynthesis are carbon dioxide, water, sunlight, and chlorophyll.