Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

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Aerobic respiration occurs in the presence of _____________.

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Oxygen

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The ____________ is the most photosynthetic part of a plant.

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Leaf

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What does metabolism mean?

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Converting food into energy.

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When a phosphate group is removed from an ATP molecule, _____________.

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A substantial amount of energy is released.

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During photosynthesis, what gas do plants release?

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Oxygen.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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Light-dependent reactions and light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle).

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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 cellular respiration?

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The process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.