Respiration and Photosynthesis

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What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into food?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert light energy from the sun into chemical energy stored in glucose.

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What is the main pigment found in chloroplasts that absorbs sunlight?

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Chlorophyll is the pigment that fills chloroplasts and absorbs sunlight.

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What are the two main organelles involved in respiration and photosynthesis?

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Mitochondria and chloroplasts are the two main organelles involved in respiration and photosynthesis.

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What gas is produced during photosynthesis and used in cellular respiration?

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Oxygen is produced during photosynthesis and is a reactant in cellular respiration.

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What is a reactant in the process of photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a reactant in the process of photosynthesis.

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What is the primary function of mitochondria in cells?

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Mitochondria are responsible for cellular respiration, converting glucose into energy (ATP).

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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 + energy (ATP).

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What role do stomata play in photosynthesis?

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Stomata are small openings on the surface of leaves that allow for gas exchange, including the intake of CO2 and the release of O2.

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What is the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration?

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Photosynthesis converts light energy into chemical energy (glucose), while cellular respiration converts that chemical energy into usable energy (ATP).