Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis

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In prokaryotes (bacteria), where does cellular respiration take place?

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Cytoplasm

Front

What is the process called that allows plants to make their own food using carbon dioxide and water?

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Photosynthesis

Front

What term describes organisms that can produce their own food?

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Autotrophs

Front

What term describes organisms that must consume other organisms for energy?

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Heterotrophs

Front

What happens to energy when a chemical bond is broken?

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Energy is released.

Front

What happens to energy when chemical bonds are formed during photosynthesis?

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Energy is stored.

Front

What organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plants?

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Chloroplasts

Front

What organelle is responsible for cellular respiration in eukaryotic cells?

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Mitochondria

Front

What is the main purpose of cellular respiration?

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To convert glucose into usable energy (ATP).

Front

What is the main purpose of photosynthesis?

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To convert light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose.