6.1.3.1 Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

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What is the source of almost all energy on Earth?

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The Sun.

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What do we call all of the living and nonliving things in a given area?

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Ecosystem.

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What are the inputs of photosynthesis?

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Light energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is the purpose of stomata in plants?

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Gas exchange.

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What occurs during glycolysis?

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Sugars are broken down into smaller molecules.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What is cellular respiration?

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The process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, primarily from the Sun.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms and their interactions with their environment.

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Glucose and oxygen.