Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

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What is the function of mitochondria in cells?

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Mitochondria are the organelles in cells where cellular respiration happens, producing energy (ATP) from glucose.

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What is the main source of energy for all life on Earth?

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The main source of energy for all life comes from the sun.

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What are the products of aerobic cellular respiration?

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The products of aerobic cellular respiration are carbon dioxide and water.

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Which process nets the most ATP during cellular respiration?

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The electron transport chain nets the most ATP during cellular respiration.

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What are the products of cellular respiration?

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The products of cellular respiration are carbon dioxide, water, and ATP.

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Define photosynthesis.

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose, using carbon dioxide and water.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is a pigment found in plants that absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, to drive the process of photosynthesis.

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What is glycolysis?

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Glycolysis is the first step of cellular respiration that breaks down glucose into pyruvate, producing a small amount of ATP.

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What is the Kreb's cycle?

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The Kreb's cycle, also known as the citric acid cycle, is a series of chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to generate energy through the oxidation of acetyl-CoA.

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What is ATP and why is it important?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell, providing energy for various cellular processes.