Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll, primarily converting carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What is cellular respiration?

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The breakdown of glucose to release ATP, which is the energy currency of the cell.

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Where does photosynthesis occur in plant cells?

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In the chloroplasts.

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What is the main purpose of cellular respiration?

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To produce ATP (adenosine triphosphate) for energy.

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What are the inputs of photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide and water.

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What are the outputs of photosynthesis?

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Glucose and oxygen.

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What are the inputs of cellular respiration?

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Glucose and oxygen.

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What are the outputs of cellular respiration?

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Carbon dioxide, water, and ATP.

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How are photosynthesis and cellular respiration related?

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The outputs of photosynthesis (glucose and oxygen) are the inputs for cellular respiration, and the outputs of cellular respiration (carbon dioxide and water) are the inputs for photosynthesis.

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What role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the pigment that captures sunlight, allowing plants to convert light energy into chemical energy.