Cellular Energy Pre-AP Bio

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What is the ultimate ORIGINAL source of energy for living things?

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Sun

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Which process converts solar energy to chemical energy in the form of sugar?

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Photosynthesis

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Which organelle from the plant cell is primarily responsible for converting sunlight to energy?

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Chloroplast

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What are the light-independent reactions of photosynthesis called?

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The Calvin Cycle

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Is Glucose (C6H12O6) a Raw Material (Ingredient) or Product of Photosynthesis?

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Product

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What is the primary function of photosynthesis?

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To convert solar energy into chemical energy stored in glucose.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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Light-dependent reactions and light-independent reactions (Calvin Cycle).

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight and converts it into chemical energy.

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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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The process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.