Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Review

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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 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 is the main product of photosynthesis?

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The main product of photosynthesis is glucose.

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What is the main purpose of cellular respiration?

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The main purpose of cellular respiration is to produce ATP, the energy currency of the cell.

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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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Where does cellular respiration occur in eukaryotic cells?

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Cellular respiration occurs in the mitochondria of eukaryotic cells.

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What is ATP and why is it important?

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ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell, providing energy for various cellular processes.

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What are the three stages of cellular respiration?

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The three stages of cellular respiration are glycolysis, the Krebs cycle, and the electron transport chain.

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What is glycolysis?

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Glycolysis is the first stage of cellular respiration that breaks down glucose into pyruvate, producing a small amount of ATP.

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What is the Krebs cycle?

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The Krebs cycle, also known as the citric acid cycle, is the second stage of cellular respiration that processes pyruvate to produce electron carriers and ATP.