Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration Flashcard

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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 into chemical energy in the form of glucose, using carbon dioxide and water.

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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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What are autotrophs?

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Autotrophs are organisms that produce their own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis, such as plants and some bacteria.

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What are heterotrophs?

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Heterotrophs are organisms that cannot produce their own food and must consume other organisms for energy, such as animals and fungi.

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What is the role of glucose in cellular respiration?

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Glucose is a major source of energy for cellular respiration, providing the necessary fuel for ATP production.

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What are the main products of photosynthesis?

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The main products of photosynthesis are oxygen and glucose.

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Why is photosynthesis important for life on Earth?

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Photosynthesis is important because it produces oxygen for animals to breathe and transforms light energy into chemical energy that can be used by heterotrophs.

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In which organelle does photosynthesis occur?

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Photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells.

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What is ATP?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell, used to store and transfer energy for various cellular processes.

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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The equation for photosynthesis is: 6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2.