Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

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What is osmosis?

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Osmosis is the diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane.

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What does a selectively permeable membrane do?

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A selectively permeable membrane allows some substances to pass while restricting others.

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What is the hydrophilic part of a phospholipid?

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The hydrophilic part of a phospholipid is the phosphate head.

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What is active transport?

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Active transport is the movement of molecules against their concentration gradient, requiring energy.

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If there is more water outside of the cell, in which direction will water move?

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Water will move into the cell.

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Define 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 equation for photosynthesis?

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

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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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C6H12O6 + 6O2 -> 6CO2 + 6H2O + energy (ATP).

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What role do chloroplasts play in photosynthesis?

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Chloroplasts are the organelles where photosynthesis occurs, containing chlorophyll that captures light energy.