Cellular Respiration & Photosynthesis

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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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What is the main purpose of cellular respiration?

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To break down glucose to release energy in the form of ATP.

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What are the reactants of photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight.

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Glucose and oxygen.

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What are the reactants of cellular respiration?

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Glucose and oxygen.

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What are the products of cellular respiration?

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Carbon dioxide, water, and energy (ATP).

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Define autotrophs.

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Organisms that produce their own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis.

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Define heterotrophs.

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Organisms that obtain energy by consuming other organisms.

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What is ATP?

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Adenosine triphosphate, the energy currency of the cell.

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How do photosynthesis and cellular respiration relate to each other?

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The products of photosynthesis (glucose and oxygen) are the reactants for cellular respiration.