Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis Review

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is a biological process used by autotrophs to convert light energy into chemical energy, producing glucose and oxygen from 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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When does photosynthesis occur?

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Photosynthesis occurs in the presence of sunlight.

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What is cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is a metabolic process that converts glucose and oxygen into energy (ATP), carbon dioxide, and water.

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What are the main reactants of cellular respiration?

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The main reactants of cellular respiration are sugar (glucose) and oxygen.

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Where does cellular respiration take place in the cell?

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Cellular respiration takes place in the mitochondria.

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Where do the reactions of photosynthesis take place in autotrophs?

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The reactions of photosynthesis take place in the chloroplasts.

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What is ATP?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell, used to store and transfer energy for various cellular processes.

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What role does chlorophyll play 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 is the equation for photosynthesis?

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