Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

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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 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 glycolysis take place?

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Glycolysis takes place in the cytoplasm of the cell.

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What is the main product of photosynthesis?

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The main product of photosynthesis is glucose.

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What is the main purpose of cellular respiration?

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The main purpose of cellular respiration is to produce ATP, the energy currency of the cell.

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What are the two main stages of cellular respiration?

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The two main stages of cellular respiration are glycolysis and the Krebs cycle (followed by the electron transport chain).

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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 photosynthesis process.

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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 Krebs cycle?

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The Krebs cycle, also known as the citric acid cycle, is a series of chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to generate energy through the oxidation of acetyl-CoA.