Unit 4: Photosynthesis and Respiration Notebook Flashcard

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What is the byproduct of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen is released as a byproduct during photosynthesis.

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Which type of organism cannot perform photosynthesis?

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Animals cannot do photosynthesis because they do not have chlorophyll.

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Where does photosynthesis occur in a plant?

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Photosynthesis occurs in the leaves of a plant.

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What type of respiration produces ethanol and CO2 when glucose is broken down?

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Fermentation is the type of respiration that produces ethanol and CO2 from glucose.

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What are the two cycles of photosynthesis?

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The two cycles of photosynthesis are the light dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle (light independent reactions).

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What is photosynthesis?

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

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the pigment that absorbs sunlight, allowing plants to convert light energy into chemical 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.

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What is aerobic respiration?

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Aerobic respiration is the process of producing cellular energy in the presence of oxygen.

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What is anaerobic respiration?

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Anaerobic respiration is the process of producing cellular energy without oxygen.