Cell Respiration and Photosynthesis

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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 are the main reactants of cellular respiration?

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The main reactants of cellular respiration are glucose and oxygen.

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What are the main products of cellular respiration?

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The main products of cellular respiration are water and carbon dioxide.

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Which organelle is responsible for cellular respiration in eukaryotic cells?

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The mitochondria are responsible for cellular respiration in eukaryotic cells.

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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.

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What are the main reactants of photosynthesis?

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The main reactants of photosynthesis are carbon dioxide, water, and light energy.

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What are the main products of photosynthesis?

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The main products of photosynthesis are glucose and oxygen.

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Which organelle in plant cells performs photosynthesis?

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The chloroplast is the organelle in plant cells that performs photosynthesis.

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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The equation for photosynthesis is CO2 + light + H2O -> O2 + Sugar.

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How does cellular respiration relate to photosynthesis?

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Cellular respiration and photosynthesis are interconnected processes; the products of photosynthesis (glucose and oxygen) are the reactants for cellular respiration.