Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Potts 2024

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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.

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What is cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells break down glucose into energy (ATP) in the presence of oxygen.

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What is glucose?

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Glucose is a simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms and is a product of photosynthesis.

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What are reactants in a chemical reaction?

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Reactants are substances that are present at the beginning of a chemical reaction and are transformed into products.

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What are products in a chemical reaction?

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Products are substances that are present at the end of a chemical reaction.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is a green pigment found in plants that absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, to facilitate photosynthesis.

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What is ATP?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell, used to store and transfer energy for various cellular processes.

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Where does cellular respiration occur in the cell?

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Cellular respiration occurs in the mitochondria of the cell.

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What gas do plants take in during photosynthesis?

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Plants take in carbon dioxide during photosynthesis.

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What gas do animals exhale during cellular respiration?

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Animals exhale carbon dioxide during cellular respiration.