MET - Photosynthesis and Respiration SOL review

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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 the primary source of energy for photosynthesis?

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The primary source of energy for photosynthesis is sunlight.

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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

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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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What is cellular respiration?

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

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What is the equation for cellular respiration?

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6O2 + C6H12O6 -> 6CO2 + 6H2O + Energy

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Where does glycolysis take place?

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Glycolysis takes place in the cytoplasm of the cell.

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What are the main products of cellular respiration?

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The main products of cellular respiration are water and carbon dioxide.

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How do animals obtain energy from the sun?

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Animals obtain energy from the sun by eating plants, which convert sunlight into food through photosynthesis.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the green pigment in plants that absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, to drive the process of photosynthesis.