Photosynthesis and Respiration

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Matter cannot be created or ________.

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destroyed

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Carbon dioxide and oxygen are both ___ found in the air.

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gases

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One product of photosynthesis is ____ that animals breathe.

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oxygen

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Molecular biologists study ______.

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cell processes

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Cellular respiration happens in the cell's _____.

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mitochondria

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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 the main purpose of respiration in living organisms?

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To convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is chlorophyll?

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A green pigment found in plants that is essential for photosynthesis.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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Light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle.

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy -> C6H12O6 + 6O2