Final Exam pt 1 Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration

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What are producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers are organisms, like plants, that make their own food through photosynthesis.

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What is glycolysis?

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Glycolysis is the process that occurs in the cytoplasm of cells, breaking down glucose to produce 2 ATP molecules.

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What happens to carbon dioxide levels if there are fewer trees on Earth?

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Fewer trees lead to more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere because trees absorb carbon dioxide during photosynthesis.

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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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What is the role of glucose in photosynthesis?

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Glucose is a product of photosynthesis that is useful because it contains high-energy chemical bonds.

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What is the overall 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 are the main stages of cellular respiration?

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The main stages are glycolysis, the Krebs cycle, and the electron transport chain.

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What is the function of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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

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What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

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Aerobic respiration requires oxygen and produces more ATP, while anaerobic respiration occurs without oxygen and produces less ATP.