chemical reactions, 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 are the main products of photosynthesis?

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The main products of photosynthesis are glucose (a sugar) and oxygen.

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Why is photosynthesis important for life on Earth?

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Photosynthesis is crucial because it provides the oxygen we breathe and is the foundation of the food chain, supplying energy to nearly all living organisms.

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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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What is ATP and why is it important?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the primary energy carrier in cells, providing energy for various cellular processes.

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What is the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration?

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Photosynthesis produces glucose and oxygen, which are used in cellular respiration to produce ATP, while cellular respiration releases carbon dioxide and water, which are used in photosynthesis.

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What is the waste product of cellular respiration?

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The waste product of cellular respiration is carbon dioxide.

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Where does the energy for photosynthesis come from?

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The energy for photosynthesis comes from sunlight.

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What role do chloroplasts play in photosynthesis?

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Chloroplasts are the organelles in plant cells where photosynthesis takes place, containing chlorophyll that captures light energy.

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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.