Cell Energy

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What is the main pigment in plants?

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Chlorophyll is the main pigment in plants that absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis.

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What is the purpose of photosynthesis?

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The purpose of photosynthesis is to convert sunlight into glucose, which plants use for energy.

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What is a heterotroph?

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A heterotroph is an organism that needs to consume food for energy, as it cannot produce its own.

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What is the first source of energy for living things?

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The first source of energy for living things is the sun.

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Where does cellular respiration take place?

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Cellular respiration takes place in the mitochondria of cells.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, which is essential for the photosynthesis process.

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What are autotrophs?

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Autotrophs are organisms that can produce their own food from sunlight or chemical energy, such as plants.

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What is glucose?

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Glucose is a simple sugar that is an important energy source for living organisms.

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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, carbon dioxide, and water.