Photosynthesis vs. Cellular Respiration

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What process uses CO₂?

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Photosynthesis is the process that uses carbon dioxide (CO₂) to produce glucose and oxygen.

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What process breaks down food?

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Cellular respiration is the process that breaks down glucose and other food molecules to release energy.

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Which process is NOT done in animals?

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Photosynthesis is not done in animals; it occurs in plants and some microorganisms.

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What is the equation for cellular respiration?

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The equation for cellular respiration is: 6O₂ + C₆H₁₂O₆ → 6CO₂ + 6H₂O.

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Which process stores chemical energy in bonds?

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Both photosynthesis and cellular respiration involve storing and releasing chemical energy in bonds.

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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.

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What is cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is the metabolic process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

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Where does photosynthesis occur?

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Photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells.

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Where does cellular respiration occur?

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Cellular respiration occurs in the mitochondria of both plant and animal cells.

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What is the main product of photosynthesis?

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The main product of photosynthesis is glucose, which serves as an energy source for plants.