Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration [OL]

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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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Where does photosynthesis occur in plant cells?

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Photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells.

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Where does cellular respiration occur in cells?

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Cellular respiration occurs in the mitochondria of cells.

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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6 H2O + 6 CO2 -> C6H12O6 + 6 O2

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What is the chemical equation for cellular respiration?

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C6H12O6 + 6 O2 -> 6 H2O + 6 CO2

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is a pigment found in chloroplasts that absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, to drive the process of photosynthesis.

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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The products of photosynthesis are glucose (C6H12O6) and oxygen (O2).

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What are the products of cellular respiration?

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The products of cellular respiration are carbon dioxide (CO2), water (H2O), and adenosine triphosphate (ATP).

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How are photosynthesis and cellular respiration related?

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Photosynthesis produces glucose and oxygen, which are used in cellular respiration to produce energy, while cellular respiration produces carbon dioxide and water, which are used in photosynthesis.