Photosynthesis / Cellular respiration

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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.

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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 role of chloroplasts in photosynthesis?

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Chloroplasts are organelles in plant cells that absorb sunlight and use it to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What is the role of mitochondria in cellular respiration?

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Mitochondria are organelles that convert the chemical energy stored in glucose into ATP, the energy currency of the cell.

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2.

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What is the equation for cellular respiration?

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C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP.

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What is the Kreb Cycle?

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The Kreb Cycle, also known as the citric acid cycle, is a series of chemical reactions in cellular respiration that generates energy through the oxidation of acetyl-CoA.

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What gas is a waste product of cellular respiration?

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Carbon dioxide is a waste product of cellular respiration.

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What is the primary source of energy for photosynthesis?

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The primary source of energy for photosynthesis is sunlight.

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How do plants obtain carbon dioxide for photosynthesis?

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Plants obtain carbon dioxide from the air through small openings in their leaves called stomata.