Comparing Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

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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 the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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6 CO2 + 6 H2O -> C6H12O6 + 6 O2

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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The products of photosynthesis are oxygen and glucose.

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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 chemical equation for cellular respiration?

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C6H12O6 + 6 O2 -> 6 CO2 + 6 H2O + ATP

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What are the products of cellular respiration?

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The products of cellular respiration are carbon dioxide and water.

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What are the reactants of photosynthesis?

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The reactants of photosynthesis are carbon dioxide and water.

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What are the reactants of cellular respiration?

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The reactants of cellular respiration are glucose and oxygen.

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How do photosynthesis and cellular respiration relate to each other?

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Photosynthesis converts carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen, while cellular respiration uses glucose and oxygen to produce energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What role does sunlight play in photosynthesis?

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Sunlight provides the energy needed for the photosynthesis process to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose.