Photosynthesis and Respiration

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What are the two stages of photosynthesis?

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Stage 1: Capturing energy (sunlight), Stage 2: Uses energy to create sugar and oxygen.

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How do CO2 enter the plant?

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Through the stomata.

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How do animals that eat plants get light energy from the sun?

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Indirectly.

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What is the formula for respiration?

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C6 H12 O6 + 6O2 = 6CO2 + 6H2O.

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What is the relationship between respiration and photosynthesis?

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Respiration uses oxygen and produces carbon dioxide, while photosynthesis uses carbon dioxide and produces 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 respiration?

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The process of breaking down glucose to release energy, using oxygen.

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What role do chloroplasts play in photosynthesis?

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Chloroplasts are the organelles in plant cells where photosynthesis occurs.

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What is the main product of photosynthesis?

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Glucose (C6H12O6) and oxygen (O2).

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What is the main reactant in respiration?

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Glucose (C6H12O6) and oxygen (O2).