Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen and sugar (glucose)

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What do plants need from the air for photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide

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What molecule do mitochondria produce when they respire glucose?

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ATP

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Can plants use both photosynthesis and cellular respiration?

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Yes, plants can use both processes.

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Where does cellular respiration take place in the cell?

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Mitochondria

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy (sugar) using carbon dioxide and water.

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What is cellular respiration?

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The process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy (ATP), carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the pigment that absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, to drive photosynthesis.

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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 equation for cellular respiration?

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C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP