NPMS Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration

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What is the main source of energy for all life?

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The sun.

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Which gas is removed from the atmosphere during photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide.

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What are the products released from photosynthesis?

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Glucose and oxygen.

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Where does carbon dioxide enter plants?

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The leaves.

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What gas is released by plants during photosynthesis?

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Oxygen.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What is cellular respiration?

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The process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight and converts it into chemical energy.

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What is glucose?

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A simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms.

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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