BOT 007-Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis

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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 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 organelles involved in cellular respiration?

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The main organelles involved in cellular respiration are the mitochondria, where the process occurs.

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What are the main organelles involved in photosynthesis?

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The main organelles involved in photosynthesis are chloroplasts, where the process occurs.

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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

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What is the equation for cellular respiration?

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

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What is an eukaryote?

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A eukaryote is an organism whose cells contain a nucleus and other organelles enclosed within membranes.

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What is an organelle?

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An organelle is a specialized structure within a cell that performs a specific function, such as the nucleus, mitochondria, or chloroplast.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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

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What are the reactants of photosynthesis?

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