Cell Processes Test Review

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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, usually from the sun, into chemical energy in the form of glucose, using carbon dioxide and water.

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What are the reactants in photosynthesis?

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The reactants in photosynthesis are carbon dioxide and water.

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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The products of photosynthesis are glucose and oxygen.

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Define autotroph.

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An autotroph is an organism that can produce its own food from inorganic substances, using light or chemical energy.

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Define heterotroph.

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A heterotroph is an organism that cannot produce its own food and instead obtains its nutrients by consuming other organisms.

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What are the three key ingredients needed for photosynthesis?

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The three key ingredients needed for photosynthesis are sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide.

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What role does sunlight play in photosynthesis?

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Sunlight provides the energy needed for the photosynthesis process to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What is the significance of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the green pigment in plants that absorbs sunlight, which is essential for photosynthesis.

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What is cellular respiration?

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

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How are photosynthesis and cellular respiration related?

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Photosynthesis produces glucose and oxygen, which are used in cellular respiration to produce energy, while cellular respiration releases carbon dioxide and water, which are used in photosynthesis.