Reactants, Products, photosynthesis and cellular resp. Flashcardizz

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What are substances present at the start of a chemical reaction?

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Reactants are the starting materials in a chemical reaction.

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True or False: A reactant is always on the right side of a chemical equation.

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False. Reactants are found on the left side of a chemical equation.

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In the equation 6CO₂ + 6H₂O ⇌ C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂, what is glucose (sugar) classified as?

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Glucose is a product of the reaction.

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What are substances that form as the result of a chemical reaction called?

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Products are the substances formed as a result of a chemical reaction.

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What does the arrow symbol (→) represent in a chemical equation?

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The arrow indicates the direction of the reaction.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What are the main reactants in photosynthesis?

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The main reactants in photosynthesis are carbon dioxide (CO₂) and water (H₂O).

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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, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What are the main products of cellular respiration?

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The main products of cellular respiration are carbon dioxide (CO₂), water (H₂O), and energy (ATP).

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What role do chloroplasts play in photosynthesis?

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Chloroplasts are the organelles in plant cells where photosynthesis occurs.