Photo/Resp & 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 in the form of glucose, using carbon dioxide and water.

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What are the main products of photosynthesis?

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The main products of photosynthesis are glucose and oxygen.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is a pigment found in the chloroplasts of plants that absorbs light energy, primarily from the blue and red wavelengths, to drive the photosynthesis process.

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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 are the three main stages of cellular respiration?

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The three main stages of cellular respiration are glycolysis, the Krebs cycle, and the electron transport chain.

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What is the Calvin Cycle?

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The Calvin Cycle is a series of biochemical reactions that occur in the stroma of chloroplasts during photosynthesis, where carbon dioxide is fixed into glucose.

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What is ATP and why is it important?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the primary energy carrier in cells, providing energy for various cellular processes.

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What is lactic acid and how is it produced?

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Lactic acid is a byproduct of anaerobic respiration, produced when glucose is broken down without sufficient oxygen, often leading to muscle soreness.

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What is the relationship between light intensity and the rate of photosynthesis?

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As light intensity increases, the rate of photosynthesis typically increases until a saturation point is reached, beyond which other factors may limit the rate.

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What is the function of ATP synthase?

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ATP synthase is an enzyme that synthesizes ATP from ADP and inorganic phosphate during cellular respiration and photosynthesis.