Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

Front

What is cellular respiration?

Back

The breakdown of glucose to release ATP.

Front

In which part of the plant cell does photosynthesis take place?

Back

Chloroplast.

Front

How do trees obtain energy?

Back

They produce food through photosynthesis.

Front

What gas is released by plants during photosynthesis?

Back

Oxygen.

Front

Which organisms perform photosynthesis?

Back

Only Autotrophs.

Front

What is photosynthesis?

Back

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

Front

What is the main pigment involved in photosynthesis?

Back

Chlorophyll.

Front

What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

Back

Light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle.

Front

What is the equation for photosynthesis?

Back

6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2.

Front

What is ATP?

Back

Adenosine triphosphate, the energy currency of the cell.