Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis - Regents

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What are starch molecules in a potato made from?

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Starch molecules in a potato are made from materials that originally entered the plant as inorganic compounds.

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What process releases chemical energy from sugars to make ATP when oxygen is present?

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The process is called aerobic respiration.

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Where does cellular respiration occur in the cell?

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Cellular respiration occurs in the mitochondria.

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Which molecule is considered inorganic?

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CO2 (carbon dioxide) is an inorganic molecule.

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What is referred to as the energy currency of the cell?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is referred to as the energy currency of the cell.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What is the role of mitochondria in cellular respiration?

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Mitochondria are the organelles where aerobic respiration occurs, producing ATP.

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What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

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Aerobic respiration requires oxygen, while anaerobic respiration occurs without oxygen.

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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The products of photosynthesis are glucose and oxygen.

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What is the main purpose of cellular respiration?

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The main purpose of cellular respiration is to convert biochemical energy from nutrients into ATP.