Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Review

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What are the products of the photosynthesis process?

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Glucose (sugar), oxygen.

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What is the main function of the stomata in a plant?

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They allow the exchange of gases between the plant and the atmosphere.

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How does photosynthesis most contribute to respiration?

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It provides oxygen.

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What pigment in green plants captures the energy in sunlight?

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Chlorophyll.

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Where does the plant get its energy from?

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Sun.

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What is photosynthesis?

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

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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 is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight and converts it into chemical energy.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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Light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle.

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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