Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

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What is the process of converting light energy into chemical energy?

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Photosynthesis

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What is the equation for cellular respiration?

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C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2

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What is the green pigment found in chloroplasts in plants?

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Chlorophyll

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Photosynthesis and cellular respiration can be thought of as _________ processes.

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opposite

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What is the main purpose of photosynthesis?

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To convert solar energy into chemical energy stored in glucose.

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What is the main purpose of cellular respiration?

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To convert glucose into usable energy (ATP) for the cell.

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Where does photosynthesis occur in plant cells?

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In the chloroplasts.

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Where does cellular respiration occur in eukaryotic cells?

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In the mitochondria.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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Light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle.