Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis

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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, carbon dioxide, and water.

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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 the main organelle involved in Cellular Respiration?

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Mitochondria.

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What is the main organelle involved in Photosynthesis?

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Chloroplast.

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What gas do animals take in during respiration?

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Oxygen.

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What gas do animals release during respiration?

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Carbon Dioxide.

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What is chlorophyll?

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Chlorophyll is a green pigment found in chloroplasts that is essential for photosynthesis, as it absorbs light energy.

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What is the byproduct of Cellular Respiration?

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Water and Carbon Dioxide.

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What is the byproduct of Photosynthesis?

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Oxygen and Glucose.

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How does increased carbon dioxide affect the Earth’s temperature?

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Higher levels of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere, leading to an increase in Earth's average temperature.