Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis

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What is respiration?

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Respiration is the process by which animals take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide.

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What does the Law of Conservation of Mass state in relation to photosynthesis?

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The amount of each element that begins photosynthesis equals the amount of each element that is produced.

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Which model best represents the Law of Conservation of Mass?

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Model A represents the Law of Conservation of Mass.

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What happens to the mass of a chemical when it reacts in an open container?

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Some of the particles may escape as a gas, leading to a decrease in mass.

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What occurs to wood and oxygen when burned according to the Law of Conservation of Mass?

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The atoms in the wood and oxygen rearrange and form smoke and ash.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to produce glucose and oxygen.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the green pigment in plants that absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis.

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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The products of photosynthesis are glucose and oxygen.

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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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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.