Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis

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What are the reactants of photosynthesis?

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CO2, H2O, Sunlight

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What macromolecule is the enzyme ATP synthase?

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Protein

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Which process occurs in animals?

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Cellular respiration only

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Why are many plants green?

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Chlorophyll reflects green light

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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O2, Glucose

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Define cellular respiration.

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The process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy (ATP), carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, primarily from the blue and red wavelengths, to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose.

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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 the main purpose of cellular respiration?

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To produce ATP, the energy currency of the cell.

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Where does cellular respiration occur in eukaryotic cells?

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In the mitochondria.