Cell Respiration vs Photosynthesis

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy, usually from the sun, into chemical energy in the form of glucose, using carbon dioxide and water.

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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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How do trees gain mass?

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Trees gain mass from carbon that comes from carbon dioxide used during photosynthesis.

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What is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis, which absorbs light energy.

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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 are the main products of photosynthesis?

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The main products of photosynthesis are glucose and oxygen.

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What are the main reactants of cellular respiration?

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The main reactants of cellular respiration are glucose and oxygen.

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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The equation for photosynthesis is 6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2.

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What is the equation for cellular respiration?

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The equation for cellular respiration is C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP.

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What role does sunlight play in photosynthesis?

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Sunlight provides the energy needed for the photosynthesis process to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose.