Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

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What are the reactants in the cellular respiration equation?

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Glucose and oxygen.

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What are the reactants in the photosynthesis equation?

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Carbon dioxide and water.

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What is the main energy molecule produced in cellular respiration?

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ATP.

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What is the chemical equation for cellular respiration?

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C6H12O6 + 6O2 -> 6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP.

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What are the products in the photosynthesis equation?

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Glucose and oxygen.

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Define photosynthesis.

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The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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Define cellular respiration.

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

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight and converts it into chemical energy.

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What is the significance of ATP in cellular respiration?

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ATP serves as the primary energy currency of the cell, providing energy for various cellular processes.

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What is the overall equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy -> C6H12O6 + 6O2.