Cellular Energy

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What is the powerhouse of the cell?

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Mitochondria

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What is the main purpose of photosynthesis?

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To make glucose.

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Glucose and oxygen.

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What processes can plants use to obtain energy?

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Photosynthesis and cellular respiration.

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What are reactants in a chemical reaction?

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Substances that go into a chemical reaction.

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What is ATP?

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Adenosine triphosphate, the energy currency of the cell.

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What is cellular respiration?

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The process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy.

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What do chloroplasts do?

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They conduct photosynthesis in plant cells.

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What is the role of sunlight in photosynthesis?

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It provides the energy needed to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose.

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy -> C6H12O6 + 6O2.