Photosynthesis

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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 (sugar) and oxygen.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy -> C6H12O6 + 6O2

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Where does photosynthesis occur in plant cells?

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Photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells.

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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, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is the equation for cellular respiration?

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6O2 + C6H12O6 -> 6CO2 + 6H2O + Energy

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What is the waste product of photosynthesis?

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The waste product of photosynthesis is oxygen.

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How do animals obtain energy from the sun?

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Animals obtain energy from the sun by eating plants, which have converted sunlight into chemical energy through photosynthesis.

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What organelle is responsible for cellular respiration?

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The mitochondria are the organelles responsible for cellular respiration.