NC Biology EOC Review

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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, and releasing oxygen as a byproduct.

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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 function of lipids?

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The main function of lipids is to store energy, provide insulation, and make up cell membranes.

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What is the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration?

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The products of photosynthesis (glucose and oxygen) are the reactants for cellular respiration, creating a cycle of energy transformation.

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What type of symbiotic relationship is exemplified by a tapeworm living in a dog's intestines?

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Parasitism, where one organism benefits at the expense of the other.

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What is the word equation for photosynthesis?

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carbon dioxide + water + light energy → glucose + oxygen.

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What is the word equation for cellular respiration?

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glucose + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water + energy (ATP).

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What are the reactants of photosynthesis?

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The reactants of photosynthesis are carbon dioxide and water.

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What are the products of cellular respiration?

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The products of cellular respiration are carbon dioxide, water, and energy (ATP).

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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