Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

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What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy?

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Photosynthesis

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What is the primary function of cellular respiration?

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To convert glucose into usable energy (ATP) for the cell.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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Light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle.

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → 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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Where does photosynthesis occur in plant cells?

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In the chloroplasts.

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Where does cellular respiration occur in eukaryotic cells?

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In the mitochondria.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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To absorb light energy.

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What is produced as a byproduct of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen (O2).

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What is produced as a byproduct of cellular respiration?

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Carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O).