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 process in which plants capture the energy in sunlight and use it to make food?

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photosynthesis

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What is the formula for cellular respiration?

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C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP

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Cellular respiration is...

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the process by which cells break down glucose into energy.

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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oxygen and glucose

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What is the main purpose of photosynthesis?

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To convert light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose.

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Where does photosynthesis occur in plant cells?

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In the chloroplasts.

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What gas do plants take in during photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide (CO2).

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What is the role of sunlight in photosynthesis?

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It provides the energy needed to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose.

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What is ATP and why is it important?

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