Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Flashcard for test prep

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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, using carbon dioxide and water, and releasing oxygen as a byproduct.

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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 (ATP), carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is the main product of photosynthesis?

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The main product of photosynthesis is glucose.

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What is the waste product of photosynthesis?

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The waste product of photosynthesis is oxygen.

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What is the waste product of cellular respiration?

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The waste product of cellular respiration is carbon dioxide.

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What is glycolysis?

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Glycolysis is the metabolic pathway that converts glucose into pyruvate, producing a small amount of ATP and NADH.

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What is anaerobic respiration?

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Anaerobic respiration is the process of producing energy without oxygen, resulting in byproducts like lactic acid or ethanol.

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What is aerobic respiration?

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Aerobic respiration is the process of producing energy with the use of oxygen, resulting in carbon dioxide and water as byproducts.

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What is ATP?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell, used to store and transfer energy for various cellular processes.

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What role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the green pigment in plants that absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, to drive the photosynthesis process.