Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

Front

Pigment in green plants that captures the energy in sunlight is called __________.

Back

Chlorophyll

Front

This is the chemical formula for a molecule of glucose.

Back

C6H12O6

Front

What is the formula for cellular respiration?

Back

C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP

Front

The main source of energy for all life comes from ________

Back

The Sun

Front

Which organelle does cellular respiration happen in?

Back

Mitochondria

Front

What is photosynthesis?

Back

The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

Front

What is the role of chloroplasts in plants?

Back

Chloroplasts are the organelles where photosynthesis occurs.

Front

What is ATP?

Back

Adenosine triphosphate, the energy currency of the cell.

Front

What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

Back

Light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle.

Front

What gas do plants take in during photosynthesis?

Back

Carbon dioxide (CO2)