Photosynthesis/Cellular Respiration

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.

The main products of photosynthesis are glucose (C6H12O6) and oxygen (O2).

Chlorophyll is a green pigment found in plants that absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, which is essential for photosynthesis.

The two main stages of photosynthesis are the light-dependent reactions and the Calvin Cycle (light-independent reactions).

The light-dependent reactions occur in the thylakoid membranes of the chloroplasts.

The Calvin Cycle is a series of biochemical reactions that take place in the stroma of chloroplasts, where carbon dioxide is converted into glucose using ATP and NADPH.

Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy (ATP), carbon dioxide, and water.

The three main stages of cellular respiration are glycolysis, the Krebs cycle, and the electron transport chain.

Aerobic respiration requires oxygen and produces more ATP, while anaerobic respiration occurs without oxygen and produces less ATP.

The main outputs of the Krebs cycle are carbon dioxide (CO2), ATP, NADH, and FADH2.