Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Potts 2024

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What is photosynthesis?

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

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What is the main product of photosynthesis?

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The main product of photosynthesis is glucose (C6H12O6), which serves as an energy source for plants.

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What is the formula for photosynthesis?

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The formula for photosynthesis is 6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2.

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What is cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy (ATP), carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is the main purpose of cellular respiration?

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The main purpose of cellular respiration is to produce ATP, which is the energy currency of the cell.

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What is the formula for cellular respiration?

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The formula for cellular respiration is C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP.

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What are reactants in a chemical reaction?

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Reactants are the substances present at the beginning of a chemical reaction.

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What are products in a chemical reaction?

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Products are the substances present at the end of a chemical reaction.

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True or False: Photosynthesis occurs in the mitochondria of plant cells.

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False. Photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells.

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True or False: Cellular respiration is a chemical reaction.

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True. Cellular respiration is a chemical reaction that converts glucose and oxygen into energy.