Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

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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 cellular respiration?

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

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What is ATP?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the primary energy carrier in all living organisms, providing energy for various cellular processes.

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What are the main products of photosynthesis?

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

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What is the main source of energy for life on Earth?

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The main source of energy for all life comes from the sun.

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What is chlorophyll?

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Chlorophyll is a green pigment found in plants that absorbs light energy, primarily for photosynthesis.

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What is the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration?

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Photosynthesis and cellular respiration are opposite processes; photosynthesis converts carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen, while cellular respiration converts glucose and oxygen into carbon dioxide and water.

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What role does sunlight play in photosynthesis?

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Sunlight provides the energy needed for plants to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen during photosynthesis.

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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The chemical equation for photosynthesis is 6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2.

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What is the chemical equation for cellular respiration?

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The chemical equation for cellular respiration is C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP.