7.4 OSE L11 Flashcard

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, including trees like the maple tree, use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into sugars and oxygen.

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What do maple trees produce during photosynthesis?

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Maple trees produce sugars during photosynthesis.

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What is the role of sunlight in photosynthesis?

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Sunlight provides the energy needed for the photosynthesis process to occur.

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What happens to excess sugar molecules produced by the maple tree?

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The maple tree stores excess sugar molecules for later use and/or growth.

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What is cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells break down sugar molecules to release energy, especially when photosynthesis is not occurring.

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When does a maple tree perform cellular respiration?

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A maple tree performs cellular respiration when it is unable to produce sugars from photosynthesis.

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What is a chemical reaction?

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A chemical reaction is a process where inputs (reactants) are broken down and rearranged to create different outputs (products).

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What are the inputs of photosynthesis?

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The inputs of photosynthesis are carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight.

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What are the outputs of photosynthesis?

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The outputs of photosynthesis are sugars and oxygen.

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What is the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration?

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Photosynthesis produces sugars that are used in cellular respiration to release energy.