Photosynthesis/Cell Respiration

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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 is cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy (ATP), carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is the role of chloroplasts in photosynthesis?

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Chloroplasts are the organelles in plant cells where photosynthesis takes place, containing chlorophyll that captures light energy.

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy -> C6H12O6 + 6O2 (Carbon dioxide + Water + Light energy produces Glucose + Oxygen).

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What is the equation for cellular respiration?

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C6H12O6 + 6O2 -> 6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP (Glucose + Oxygen produces Carbon dioxide + Water + Energy).

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What is a producer in an ecosystem?

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A producer, also known as an autotroph, is an organism that can create its own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis.

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What is a consumer in an ecosystem?

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A consumer, also known as a heterotroph, is an organism that cannot produce its own food and instead obtains energy by consuming other organisms.

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What is the significance of oxygen in photosynthesis?

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Oxygen is a byproduct of photosynthesis and is released into the atmosphere, which is essential for the survival of aerobic organisms.

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What is the main source of energy for life on Earth?

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The main source of energy for all life on Earth comes from the Sun.

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What is glucose's role in cellular respiration?

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Glucose is a reactant in cellular respiration, providing the energy needed for cellular processes.