Photosynthesis and Respiration

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What are the reactants of respiration?

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Glucose + O2

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Where does photosynthesis occur?

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Chloroplast

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Glucose + O2

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What are the products of respiration?

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CO2 + H2O + ATP

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How are photosynthesis and respiration related?

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The products of one are the reactants of the other.

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What is the main purpose of photosynthesis?

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To convert light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose.

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What is the main purpose of respiration?

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To convert glucose into usable energy (ATP) for the cell.

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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 respiration?

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C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP

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What organelle is responsible for respiration?

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Mitochondria