Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy, usually from the sun, into chemical energy in the form of glucose, using carbon dioxide and water.

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What is the primary source of energy for photosynthesis?

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The primary source of energy for photosynthesis is sunlight.

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Where does photosynthesis occur in plant cells?

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Photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells.

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What is cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy (ATP), carbon dioxide, and water.

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In which organelle does cellular respiration take place?

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Cellular respiration takes place in the mitochondria.

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What is ATP?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is a molecule that carries energy within cells, used for various cellular processes.

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What is the chemical equation for cellular respiration?

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The chemical equation for cellular respiration is C6H12O6 + 6 O2 -> 6 CO2 + 6 H2O.

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What are the two main stages of cellular respiration?

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The two main stages of cellular respiration are glycolysis and aerobic respiration (Krebs cycle and electron transport chain).

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What is the role of oxygen in cellular respiration?

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Oxygen is used as a reactant in cellular respiration to help convert glucose into ATP.

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What is the byproduct of cellular respiration?

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The byproducts of cellular respiration are carbon dioxide and water.