Photosynthesis and Respiration

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Sugar and Oxygen.

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In photosynthesis, what happens to light energy?

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Light energy is changed to glucose.

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From where do plants get the energy they need for photosynthesis?

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Plants get the energy they need for photosynthesis from sunlight.

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Which gas is removed from the atmosphere during photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide.

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What is cellular respiration?

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The breakdown of glucose to release ATP.

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What is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll.

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What is the role of water in photosynthesis?

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Water is used as a reactant and is split to release oxygen.

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What is the overall equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2.

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What is the main purpose of photosynthesis?

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To convert light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose.

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What is the difference between photosynthesis and respiration?

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Photosynthesis converts light energy into chemical energy, while respiration breaks down glucose to release energy.