Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Vocabulary

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What is glycolysis?

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A process by which glucose, a sugar, is broken down into smaller molecules.

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What is photosynthesis?

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A series of chemical reactions that convert light energy, water, and carbon dioxide into the food-energy molecule glucose and give off oxygen.

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What is an ecosystem?

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All the living things and nonliving things in a given area.

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What is cellular respiration?

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A series of chemical reactions that convert the energy in food molecules into a usable form of energy called ATP.

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What is ATP?

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Adenosine triphosphate, the energy currency of the cell.

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What role does sunlight play in photosynthesis?

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Sunlight provides the energy needed to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose.

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What are the reactants of photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide and water.

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Glucose and oxygen.

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What is the main purpose of cellular respiration?

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To convert the energy stored in food into ATP.

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How are photosynthesis and cellular respiration related?

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Photosynthesis produces glucose and oxygen, which are used in cellular respiration to produce ATP.