Cellular Energy Review

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What is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll

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What is the equation for cellular respiration in words?

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Glucose + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water + ATP

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What are the products of cellular respiration?

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Carbon dioxide, water, ATP

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In which organelle does photosynthesis occur in plant cells?

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Chloroplast

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What does chlorophyll do with green light?

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Reflects it

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What is the main purpose of photosynthesis?

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To convert light energy into chemical energy (glucose).

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What is ATP and why is it important?

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ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell, used for energy transfer.

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What is the role of mitochondria in cellular respiration?

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Mitochondria are the organelles where cellular respiration occurs, producing ATP.

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What is the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration?

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Photosynthesis converts carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen, while cellular respiration uses glucose and oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water.

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What gas is a byproduct of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen