Photosynthesis and Cell Respiration CORE

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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 main products of photosynthesis?

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The main products of photosynthesis are oxygen and glucose (sugar).

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What role does sunlight play in photosynthesis?

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Sunlight provides the energy needed to drive the chemical reactions that convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What is cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells break down glucose and oxygen to produce energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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The equation for photosynthesis is: 6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2.

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What is the equation for cellular respiration?

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The equation for cellular respiration is: C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + energy (ATP).

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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

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What is the significance of oxygen in cellular respiration?

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Oxygen is essential for cellular respiration as it acts as the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain, allowing for the production of ATP.

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What is glucose and why is it important?

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Glucose is a simple sugar that serves as a primary energy source for living organisms and is produced during photosynthesis.

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What is the role of carbon dioxide in photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide is one of the raw materials used in photosynthesis, absorbed by plants from the atmosphere to produce glucose.