Unit 4 Review: Photosynthesis & Cell 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, usually from the sun, into chemical energy in the form of glucose, using carbon dioxide and water.

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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The overall equation for photosynthesis is: Carbon dioxide + Water + Sunlight → Glucose + Oxygen.

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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 equation for cellular respiration?

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The overall equation for cellular respiration is: Glucose + Oxygen → Carbon dioxide + Water + Energy (ATP).

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What is anaerobic respiration?

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Anaerobic respiration is a type of respiration that occurs without oxygen, resulting in the production of energy and byproducts such as lactic acid or ethanol.

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What is produced during anaerobic respiration in human muscle cells?

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Lactic acid is produced during anaerobic respiration in human muscle cells during intense exercise.

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What are mitochondria?

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Mitochondria are organelles known as the 'powerhouses' of the cell, where cellular respiration occurs and ATP is produced.

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What are chloroplasts?

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Chloroplasts are organelles found in plant cells that conduct photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy.

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What is the Calvin Cycle?

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The Calvin Cycle, also known as the light-independent reactions, is a series of biochemical reactions in photosynthesis that convert carbon dioxide and other compounds into glucose.

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What is the role of sunlight in photosynthesis?

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Sunlight provides the energy needed for photosynthesis to occur, driving the reactions that convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.