Photosynthesis and 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 are Autotrophs?

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Autotrophs are organisms that produce their own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis, such as plants and some bacteria.

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What are Heterotrophs?

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Heterotrophs are organisms that cannot produce their own food and must consume other organisms for energy, such as animals and fungi.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is a green pigment found in chloroplasts that absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, to drive the photosynthesis process.

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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 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 equation for Cellular Respiration?

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C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP.

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Where does Photosynthesis occur in plant cells?

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Photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells.

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Where does Cellular Respiration occur in cells?

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Cellular respiration occurs in the mitochondria of cells.

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What is the relationship between Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration?

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Photosynthesis converts carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen, while cellular respiration uses glucose and oxygen to produce energy, carbon dioxide, and water.