Photosynthesis + 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 cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy (ATP), carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is the main pigment involved in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the main pigment responsible for absorbing light energy in chloroplasts during photosynthesis.

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What are the reactants needed for photosynthesis?

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The reactants needed for photosynthesis are light, water, and carbon dioxide.

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What is the primary source of energy for photosynthesis?

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The primary source of energy for photosynthesis is sunlight.

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What do autotrophs do?

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Autotrophs are organisms that produce their own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis.

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What do heterotrophs do?

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Heterotrophs are organisms that cannot produce their own food and must consume other organisms for energy.

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What is ATP?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell, used to store and transfer energy for various cellular processes.

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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The equation for photosynthesis is: 6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2.

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What is the equation for cellular respiration?

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The equation for cellular respiration is: C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP.