Unit 6A Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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6 CO₂ + 6 H₂O → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6 O₂

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What is the chemical formula for glucose?

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C₆H₁₂O₆

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True or False: Cellular respiration ONLY occurs in animal cells.

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False

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What pigment in green plants captures sunlight energy?

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Chlorophyll

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What is the formula for cellular respiration?

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C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6 O₂ → 6 CO₂ + 6 H₂O + ATP

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What is the primary function of photosynthesis?

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To convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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Light-dependent reactions and light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle).

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Where does photosynthesis occur in plant cells?

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In the chloroplasts.

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What is ATP and why is it important?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell, used for energy transfer.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, to drive the photosynthesis process.