Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

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What is the green pigment in plants?

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Chlorophyll

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In which cell organelle does photosynthesis take place?

Back

The chloroplast

Front

Photosynthesis is to chloroplasts as cellular respiration is to what organelle?

Back

Mitochondria

Front

What are the products of cellular respiration?

Back

Carbon dioxide, water, energy

Front

Which process makes glucose?

Back

Photosynthesis

Front

What is the primary function of chlorophyll in plants?

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To absorb light energy for photosynthesis.

Front

What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2

Front

What is the equation for cellular respiration?

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C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + energy (ATP)

Front

What is the role of mitochondria in cells?

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To produce energy through cellular respiration.

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What is the main purpose of photosynthesis?

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To convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose.