Cell Energy

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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 stored in 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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What is the role of chloroplasts in plants?

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Chloroplasts are organelles in plant cells that conduct photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy.

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What is the role of mitochondria in cells?

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Mitochondria are organelles that convert chemical energy from food into ATP through cellular respiration.

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What is ATP?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell, used to power various cellular processes.

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What is the carbon cycle?

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The carbon cycle is the process by which carbon is exchanged among the atmosphere, land, water, and living organisms.

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How do humans contribute to increased atmospheric carbon?

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Humans contribute to increased atmospheric carbon through activities such as burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and cellular respiration.

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What happens to atmospheric carbon levels if plant populations decrease?

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If plant populations decrease, atmospheric carbon levels would increase due to reduced carbon uptake through photosynthesis.

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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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What is the significance of light energy in photosynthesis?

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Light energy is essential for photosynthesis as it drives the conversion of carbon dioxide and water into glucose.