Photosynthesis and Cell Respiration

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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 are the main products of photosynthesis?

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The main products of photosynthesis are glucose and oxygen.

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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 are the main products of cellular respiration?

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

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy -> C6H12O6 + 6O2

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What is the equation for cellular respiration?

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C6H12O6 + 6O2 -> 6CO2 + 6H2O + energy (ATP)

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What role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the green pigment in plants that absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, which is necessary for photosynthesis.

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How do plants obtain carbon dioxide?

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Plants obtain carbon dioxide from the air through small openings in their leaves called stomata.

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What is the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration?

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Photosynthesis and cellular respiration are interconnected processes; the products of photosynthesis (glucose and oxygen) are the reactants for cellular respiration, and vice versa.

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What is the significance of oxygen in photosynthesis?

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Oxygen is produced as a byproduct of photosynthesis and is essential for the survival of aerobic organisms, including humans.