Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

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Where does cellular respiration occur in cells?

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Mitochondria

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What is the balanced equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O -> C6H12O6 + 6O2

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What is the chemical equation for cellular respiration?

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C6H12O6 + 6O2 -> 6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP

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What is the overall purpose of cellular respiration?

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To convert glucose and oxygen into energy (ATP) and carbon dioxide.

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Where does photosynthesis occur in plants?

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Chloroplasts

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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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 do chloroplasts play in photosynthesis?

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Chloroplasts contain chlorophyll and are the site of photosynthesis in plant cells.

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What is the significance of the light-dependent reactions in photosynthesis?

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They convert solar energy into chemical energy (ATP and NADPH) and produce oxygen.

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What is the significance of the Krebs cycle in cellular respiration?

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It produces ATP, NADH, and FADH2 by oxidizing acetyl-CoA.