Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

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What is the primary energy currency of the cell?

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

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What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants, algae, and some bacteria convert sunlight into chemical energy, producing glucose and oxygen from carbon dioxide and water.

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What is the main product of glycolysis?

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Glycolysis results in a net gain of 2 ATP molecules and produces pyruvate from glucose.

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Where does cellular respiration occur in eukaryotic cells?

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Cellular respiration occurs in the mitochondria of eukaryotic cells.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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The two main stages of photosynthesis are the light-dependent reactions and the light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle).

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What is the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain?

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Oxygen is the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain during cellular respiration.

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What is produced during the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?

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The light-dependent reactions produce ATP and NADPH, which are used in the Calvin cycle.

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How many ATP molecules are produced during the electron transport chain?

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34 ATP molecules are produced during the electron transport chain in cellular respiration.

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What is the role of NADPH in photosynthesis?

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NADPH is used as a reducing agent in the Calvin cycle to help convert carbon dioxide into glucose.

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What is the main purpose of cellular respiration?

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The main purpose of cellular respiration is to convert biochemical energy from nutrients into ATP, which powers cellular activities.