Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration and Carbon Cycle

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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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What are the main reactants of photosynthesis?

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

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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 are the main products of cellular respiration?

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

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How are photosynthesis and cellular respiration related?

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Photosynthesis and cellular respiration are related because the products of photosynthesis (glucose and oxygen) are the reactants for cellular respiration, and vice versa.

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What role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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

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What is the carbon cycle?

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The carbon cycle is the process by which carbon is exchanged among the atmosphere, land, water, and living organisms, involving processes like photosynthesis, respiration, and decomposition.

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What is the significance of oxygen in cellular respiration?

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Oxygen is essential for cellular respiration as it acts as the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain, allowing for the production of ATP.

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What is ATP?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell, providing energy for various cellular processes.