Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

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What is the main purpose of cellular respiration?

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To produce ATP.

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What are the reactants of photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide and water.

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Which pigment captures light energy in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll.

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What molecule is broken down during cellular respiration to release energy?

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Glucose.

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From where do plants get the energy needed for photosynthesis?

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From sunlight.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose.

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What is cellular respiration?

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The process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy (ATP), carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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

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What is the chemical equation for cellular respiration?

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C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP.

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What role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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It absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun.