Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Review

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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 the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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6 CO2 + 6 H2O -> C6H12O6 + 6 O2

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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 chemical equation for cellular respiration?

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C6H12O6 + 6 O2 -> 6 CO2 + 6 H2O + ATP

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What is ATP?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell, used to store and transfer energy for various cellular processes.

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What is chlorophyll?

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Chlorophyll is the green pigment found in plants and cyanobacteria that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis.

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How are photosynthesis and cellular respiration related?

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Photosynthesis and cellular respiration are opposite processes; photosynthesis converts carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen, while cellular respiration converts glucose and oxygen into carbon dioxide and water.

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What do plants need for photosynthesis?

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Plants need sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to perform photosynthesis.

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What is the role of sunlight in photosynthesis?

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Sunlight provides the energy required to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose during photosynthesis.

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What is the primary product of photosynthesis?

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The primary product of photosynthesis is glucose (C6H12O6).