Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

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Pigment in green plants that captures the energy in sunlight is called __________.

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Chlorophyll

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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6 CO2 + 6 H2O --> C6H12O6 + 6 O2

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The organic molecule that is the cell's primary form of energy?

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ATP

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Every time you exhale (breathe out), your body is getting rid of __________________

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Carbon dioxide

Front

Where do the reactions of photosynthesis take place in autotrophs?

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Chloroplast

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What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy?

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Photosynthesis

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What is the main product of photosynthesis?

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Glucose (C6H12O6)

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What gas do plants take in during photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide (CO2)

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What gas do plants release during photosynthesis?

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Oxygen (O2)

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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It captures sunlight energy.