M. Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

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What organelle is responsible for cellular respiration?

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Mitochondria

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Where does photosynthesis occur in plant cells?

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Chloroplast

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What process involves breaking down food and releasing water?

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Cellular respiration

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What energy source do plants use for photosynthesis?

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Sunlight

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What is the main source of energy for all life on Earth?

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The sun

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Define photosynthesis.

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

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight and converts it into chemical energy.

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What is the byproduct of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen

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What is the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration?

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Photosynthesis produces glucose and oxygen, which are used in cellular respiration to produce energy.