Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

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What is cellular respiration?

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The breakdown of glucose to release ATP.

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What is the pigment in chloroplasts that performs photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll.

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Which organisms go through the process of photosynthesis?

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Algae.

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What do plants get the energy they need for photosynthesis from?

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Sunlight.

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What is the purpose of photosynthesis?

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To make glucose.

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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 ATP?

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Adenosine triphosphate, the energy currency of the cell.

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What role do chloroplasts play in photosynthesis?

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They are the organelles where photosynthesis occurs.

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What is the byproduct of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen.

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What is the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration?

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