Photosynthesis and Respiration

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Where does photosynthesis occur?

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Chloroplast

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What are the reactants of photosynthesis?

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Sunlight, Carbon dioxide, and water

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What is the purpose of cellular respiration?

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To release energy from food

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What type of respiration requires oxygen?

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Aerobic

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How are photosynthesis and respiration related?

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The products of one are the reactants of the other

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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 product of photosynthesis?

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Glucose (sugar)

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What gas is produced during photosynthesis?

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Oxygen

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What is cellular respiration?

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The process by which cells break down glucose and other organic molecules to produce energy.

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What are the main products of cellular respiration?

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Carbon dioxide, water, and ATP (energy)