Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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6 CO2 + 6 H2O --> C6H12O6 + 6 O2

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What pigment in green plants captures sunlight energy?

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Chlorophyll

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True or False: Cellular respiration ONLY occurs in animal cells.

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False

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True or False: The products of photosynthesis are the reactants for cellular respiration.

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True

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True or False: Cellular Respiration is a chemical reaction.

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True

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What is the main purpose of photosynthesis?

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To convert light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose.

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Where does photosynthesis primarily occur in plants?

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In the chloroplasts.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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Light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle.

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What is ATP and why is it important?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell.

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What are the main products of cellular respiration?

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Carbon dioxide, water, and ATP.