Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

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What is cellular respiration?

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The breakdown of glucose to release ATP.

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Which statement about photosynthesis is correct?

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Plants get the energy they need for photosynthesis from sunlight.

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In which way are photosynthesis and cellular respiration different?

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Photosynthesis uses carbon dioxide, while cellular respiration produces carbon dioxide.

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After photosynthesis, plants store their energy as _________.

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Glucose (sugar).

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What are the products of aerobic respiration?

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Carbon dioxide and water.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight, which is essential for the photosynthesis process.

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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 ATP?

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Adenosine triphosphate, the energy currency of the cell.

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Where does cellular respiration occur in the cell?

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In the mitochondria.