Cell & cell energy Review

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What is a Eukaryotic cell?

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A Eukaryotic cell is a type of cell that has a nucleus and organelles, and includes animal and plant cells.

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What is respiration?

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Respiration is the process by which cells break down food to release energy, producing carbon dioxide and water as byproducts.

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What are the two types of respiration?

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Aerobic respiration (requires oxygen) and anaerobic respiration (does not require oxygen).

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What is the main goal of cellular respiration?

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The main goal of cellular respiration is to make energy (ATP) from glucose.

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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The products of photosynthesis are oxygen and glucose.

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What organelle is responsible for converting glucose into ATP?

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Mitochondria are the organelles that convert glucose into ATP.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What is ATP?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell, used to power various cellular processes.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the green pigment in plants that captures sunlight for photosynthesis.

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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