Living Environment Review

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What is a vacuole?

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A sac within the cytoplasm that stores fluid; plants have a larger one that stores food and water.

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What is cytoplasm?

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The jelly-like substance in the cell that contains the organelles.

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Does cellular respiration store or release energy?

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Release.

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Which organelle makes ATP?

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Mitochondria.

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What is diffusion?

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The process by which molecules spread from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration.

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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 the role of chloroplasts?

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Organelles in plant cells that conduct photosynthesis.

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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 cellular respiration?

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

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What is the equation for cellular respiration?

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C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + energy (ATP).