Photosynthesis and Respiration

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What process do plants and animals use to release stored energy?

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Cellular respiration.

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What is a process in which reactants change into a new product?

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Chemical reaction.

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What process do plants use to make food?

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Photosynthesis.

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What are carbon dioxide and oxygen classified as?

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Gases.

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What do molecular biologists study?

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Cell processes.

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What is the main purpose of photosynthesis?

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To convert light energy into chemical energy (food) for plants.

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Where does photosynthesis primarily occur in plants?

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In the chloroplasts.

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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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It absorbs light energy.

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What is the byproduct of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen.