Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Flashcard

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What are the two products of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen and Glucose

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process in which plants make their own food using sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water.

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_______ is known as the powerhouse of the cell because it produces large amounts of energy from glucose.

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Mitochondria

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Which of the following does not do photosynthesis?

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Heterotrophs

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True or False...Heterotrophs make their own food.

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False

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What is the role of chloroplasts in plants?

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Chloroplasts are the organelles where photosynthesis occurs.

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What is cellular respiration?

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The process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What do plants need for photosynthesis?

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Sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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

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What is the main energy currency of the cell?

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ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate)