Bio Review - 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, and releasing oxygen as a byproduct.

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What is the main byproduct of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen.

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What is cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells break down glucose and other organic molecules to produce energy in the form of ATP, using oxygen in aerobic respiration.

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What are the main products of cellular respiration?

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Carbon dioxide (CO2), water (H2O), and ATP.

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What is glycolysis?

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Glycolysis is the first step of cellular respiration where one molecule of glucose is split into two molecules of pyruvate, producing a small amount of ATP.

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What is the role of oxygen in aerobic respiration?

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Oxygen acts as the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain, allowing for the production of a large amount of ATP.

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What is the purpose of cellular respiration?

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The purpose of cellular respiration is to release energy from food to be used by the cell.

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What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

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Aerobic respiration requires oxygen and produces more ATP, while anaerobic respiration occurs without oxygen and produces less ATP.

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What is ATP?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell, used to power various cellular processes.

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy -> C6H12O6 + 6O2.