7-LS1-6: Photosynthesis Flashcard

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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 products of photosynthesis?

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The main products of photosynthesis are glucose and oxygen.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is a green pigment found in chloroplasts that absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, which is essential for photosynthesis.

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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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What is cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What are the main products of cellular respiration?

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The main products of cellular respiration are carbon dioxide, water, and energy (in the form of ATP).

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How are photosynthesis and cellular respiration interconnected?

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The products of photosynthesis (glucose and oxygen) are the reactants for cellular respiration, and the products of cellular respiration (carbon dioxide and water) are the reactants for photosynthesis.

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What is the significance of cellular respiration for living organisms?

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Cellular respiration provides the energy needed for various bodily functions and processes in living organisms.

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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 + energy (ATP).