Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

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What is photosynthesis?

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The food-making process in green plants that uses sunlight.

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What is ATP?

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A form of energy the cell can use that is produced by cellular respiration.

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What is the purpose of cellular respiration?

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To use glucose and oxygen to release energy.

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What energy source starts the process of photosynthesis?

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Sunlight.

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Why are many plants green?

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Chlorophyll reflects green light.

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What is chlorophyll?

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A green pigment in plants that absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis.

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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 main product of photosynthesis?

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Glucose.

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What is the byproduct of cellular respiration?

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Carbon dioxide and water.

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Where does cellular respiration occur in the cell?

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In the mitochondria.