Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

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What is the main source of energy for all life?

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The sun.

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What do plants give off after photosynthesis?

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Oxygen.

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What are the reactants needed for photosynthesis?

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Light, water, and carbon dioxide.

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What is one of the raw materials of cellular respiration?

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Glucose.

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In what part of the cell does photosynthesis occur?

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Chloroplast.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose.

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What is cellular respiration?

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The process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

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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 the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the pigment that absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun.

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What is the byproduct of cellular respiration?

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Carbon dioxide and water.