Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which plants capture energy from the sun and use it to make food.

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What is the chemical formula for Oxygen?

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O2

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Is carbon dioxide a product of photosynthesis or cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration.

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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sunlight + carbon dioxide + water --> glucose + oxygen

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What is the chemical formula for glucose?

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C6H12O6

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What do plants produce during photosynthesis?

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Glucose and oxygen.

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What do animals produce during cellular respiration?

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Carbon dioxide and water.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll captures sunlight energy.

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Where does cellular respiration occur in the cell?

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In the mitochondria.

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What is the main purpose of cellular respiration?

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To convert glucose into energy (ATP).