Cell Energy

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What is the purpose of cellular respiration?

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To convert glucose to usable energy.

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What is an autotroph?

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An organism that can make its own food.

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Where does cellular respiration take place?

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In the mitochondria.

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What are the inputs (reactants) of cellular respiration?

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Glucose and oxygen.

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What is the purpose of photosynthesis?

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To convert sunlight to glucose.

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What is ATP?

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Adenosine triphosphate, the energy currency of the cell.

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What is the equation for cellular respiration?

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C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + energy.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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It captures sunlight energy.

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What are the products of cellular respiration?

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Carbon dioxide, water, and energy (ATP).

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What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

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Aerobic respiration requires oxygen; anaerobic does not.