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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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What are the main products of photosynthesis?

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The main products of photosynthesis are glucose and oxygen.

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What are the main reactants of cellular respiration?

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The main reactants of cellular respiration are glucose and oxygen.

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Where does photosynthesis occur in plants?

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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 role does sunlight play in photosynthesis?

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Sunlight provides the energy needed for plants to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What is the significance of carbon dioxide in photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide is one of the essential reactants in photosynthesis, used by plants to produce glucose.

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What is the significance of oxygen in cellular respiration?

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Oxygen is essential for cellular respiration as it is used to help convert glucose into energy.

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How do plants obtain water for photosynthesis?

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Plants absorb water through their roots from the soil.