Photosynthesis /Cellular Respiration Flashcard

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What is the main function of mitochondria?

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Break down glucose and turn it into ATP.

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What is cellular respiration?

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A process by which living cells convert glucose into energy.

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Which process uses sunlight to produce food for plants?

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Photosynthesis.

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What happens to glucose during cellular respiration?

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It is converted into energy.

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What is produced during photosynthesis?

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Glucose and Oxygen.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which plants use sunlight to make food from carbon dioxide and water.

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What is ATP?

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Adenosine triphosphate, the energy currency of the cell.

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What role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight, which is essential for photosynthesis.

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What are the raw materials needed for photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide and water.

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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