Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

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What is the equation for cellular respiration?

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6O₂ + C₆H₁₂O₆ -> 6CO₂ + 6H₂O + Energy

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How do the chemical equations for photosynthesis and cellular respiration relate to each other?

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They are opposites.

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Why do many plants appear green?

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Chlorophyll reflects green light.

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What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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The location inside a plant cell where photosynthesis happens.

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What happens to the total amount of carbon during photosynthesis and cellular respiration?

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Stays the same.

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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 cellular respiration?

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The process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose.

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What are the main products of photosynthesis?

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Glucose and oxygen.

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What are the main reactants of cellular respiration?

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Glucose and oxygen.

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