Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

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Why are many plants green?

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Chlorophyll reflects green light.

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What is the molecule called that mitochondria produce when they respire glucose?

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ATP

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What is the correct equation for cellular respiration?

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6O2 + C6H12O6 -> 6CO2 + 6H2O + Energy

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What are the products of cellular respiration?

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CO2, H2O, ATP

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What are the products (what's made) during photosynthesis?

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Glucose and oxygen.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which plants use sunlight to make food from carbon dioxide and water.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight and converts it into chemical energy.

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Where does cellular respiration occur in the cell?

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In the mitochondria.

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What is the main purpose of cellular respiration?

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To convert glucose into energy (ATP) for the cell.

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What do plants take in during photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide and water.