Photosynthesis and Cellular 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 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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Where does photosynthesis occur in plant cells?

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Photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells.

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Where does cellular respiration occur in cells?

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Cellular respiration occurs in the mitochondria of cells.

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What is the main product of photosynthesis?

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The main products of photosynthesis are glucose and oxygen.

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What is the main reactant needed for photosynthesis?

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The main reactants needed for photosynthesis are sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What gas do plants take in during photosynthesis?

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Plants take in carbon dioxide during photosynthesis.

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What gas do plants release during photosynthesis?

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Plants release oxygen during photosynthesis.

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What is the role of sunlight in photosynthesis?

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Sunlight provides the energy needed for the photosynthesis process to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What is ATP?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell, produced during cellular respiration.