Bioenergetics

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What molecule contains three phosphate groups?

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ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) is the molecule that contains three phosphate groups.

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How are photosynthesis and cellular respiration related?

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The products of photosynthesis (glucose and oxygen) are the reactants needed for cellular respiration.

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What gas is released by plants during photosynthesis?

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Oxygen is the gas released by plants during photosynthesis.

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What is the primary purpose of photosynthesis?

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The primary purpose of photosynthesis is to make glucose.

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What is one of the reactants of cellular respiration?

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Glucose is one of the reactants of cellular respiration.

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Define bioenergetics.

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Bioenergetics is the study of the transformation of energy in living organisms.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the pigment that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis.

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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

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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, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What are the main stages of cellular respiration?

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The main stages of cellular respiration are Glycolysis, Krebs Cycle, and Electron Transport Chain.