Modified FLASHCARD: Photosynthesis & Respiration 24-25

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What is the purpose of cellular respiration?

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To turn glucose into energy.

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What is glucose in relation to photosynthesis and cellular respiration?

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A product of photosynthesis and a reactant of cellular respiration.

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What process do animals use to obtain energy?

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Only use cellular respiration.

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What is chlorophyll?

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A pigment inside chloroplasts that absorb sunlight.

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What are products in a chemical reaction?

Back

Substances that are found after the yields arrow.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy (glucose).

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Where does photosynthesis occur in plants?

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In the chloroplasts.

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What are the reactants of photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide and water.

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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

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What is the role of mitochondria in cellular respiration?

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Mitochondria are the organelles where cellular respiration occurs.