Bioenergetics

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What is Bioenergetics?

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Bioenergetics is the study of the transformation of energy in living organisms, focusing on how energy is produced, stored, and utilized.

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Define Autotroph.

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An autotroph is an organism that produces its own food from inorganic substances, typically through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis.

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What is the equation for Photosynthesis?

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The equation for photosynthesis is: carbon dioxide + water + sunlight → glucose + oxygen.

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What is the primary source of energy for life on Earth?

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The primary source of energy for life on Earth is sunlight.

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What is ATP?

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ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell, used to store and transfer energy for various cellular processes.

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What is the purpose of photosynthesis?

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The purpose of photosynthesis is to convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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The two main stages of photosynthesis are the light-dependent reactions and the light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle).

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What role do chloroplasts play in photosynthesis?

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Chloroplasts are the organelles in plant cells where photosynthesis occurs, containing chlorophyll that captures light energy.

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What is cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy (ATP), carbon dioxide, and water.

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How are photosynthesis and cellular respiration related?

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Photosynthesis and cellular respiration are interconnected; photosynthesis produces glucose and oxygen, which are used in cellular respiration to produce ATP.