cell respiration and photosynthesis

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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 role of mitochondria in cells?

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Mitochondria are organelles that produce energy through cellular respiration, often referred to as the powerhouse of the cell.

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What is the role of chloroplasts in cells?

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Chloroplasts are organelles found in plant cells that conduct photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy.

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What is a heterotroph?

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A heterotroph is an organism that cannot produce its own food and must consume other organisms for energy.

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What is an autotroph?

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An autotroph is an organism that can produce its own food from inorganic substances, typically through photosynthesis.

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy -> C6H12O6 + 6O2.

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What is the chemical equation for cellular respiration?

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

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What is the Krebs cycle?

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The Krebs cycle, also known as the citric acid cycle, is a series of chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to generate energy through the oxidation of acetyl-CoA.

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What is ATP?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the primary energy carrier in all living organisms, providing energy for various cellular processes.