Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

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What is the organelle that contains the chlorophyll used in photosynthesis?

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Chloroplast: The organelle in plant cells that contains chlorophyll and is responsible for photosynthesis.

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Where does cellular respiration occur in the cell?

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Cytoplasm and Mitochondria: Cellular respiration takes place in the cytoplasm and mitochondria of cells.

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In what part of the plant does photosynthesis primarily occur?

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Leaf: Photosynthesis primarily occurs in the leaves of plants, where chloroplasts are abundant.

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Which process in the mitochondria produces 32 ATP molecules?

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Electron Transport Chain: The final stage of cellular respiration that occurs in the mitochondria and produces the majority of ATP.

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Which gas is absorbed from the atmosphere during photosynthesis?

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Carbon Dioxide: Plants take in carbon dioxide from the atmosphere during photosynthesis.

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What is the primary purpose of photosynthesis?

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To convert light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose.

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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 light energy, primarily from the sun, to drive the photosynthesis process.

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What is glycolysis?

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Glycolysis: The first step of cellular respiration that occurs in the cytoplasm, breaking down glucose into pyruvate.

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What is the Krebs Cycle?

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Krebs Cycle: A series of chemical reactions in the mitochondria that produce energy carriers (NADH, FADH2) from acetyl-CoA.