Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose, using carbon dioxide and water.

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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 is cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is a chemical process that converts the chemical energy stored in glucose into ATP, which cells use for energy.

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What is the chemical equation for cellular respiration?

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C6H12O6 + 6 O2 -> 6 CO2 + 6 H2O

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What is ATP?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is a molecule that carries energy within cells, used for various cellular processes.

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In which organelle does cellular respiration occur?

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Cellular respiration occurs in the mitochondria.

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Which organisms perform photosynthesis?

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Plants, algae, and some bacteria perform photosynthesis.

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Which organisms perform cellular respiration?

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Both animals and plants perform cellular respiration.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is a pigment in plants that absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, to drive the process of photosynthesis.

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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The products of photosynthesis are glucose (C6H12O6) and oxygen (O2).

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