Cell Energy Introduction

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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light + carbon dioxide + water --> glucose + oxygen

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What are the reactants of photosynthesis?

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carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight

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Which gases enter and exit plants during photosynthesis?

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Enter: Carbon dioxide; Exit: Oxygen

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What is an example of an autotroph?

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apple tree

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How is energy released from ATP?

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A phosphate group is removed.

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What is photosynthesis?

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

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight, which is essential for the photosynthesis process.

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What is the product of photosynthesis?

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Glucose and oxygen.

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What is an autotroph?

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An organism that produces its own food, typically through photosynthesis.

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What is a heterotroph?

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An organism that cannot produce its own food and relies on consuming other organisms.