Exploring the Connection Between Photosynthesis and Cellular Res

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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 into chemical energy in the form of glucose, using carbon dioxide and water.

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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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Where does photosynthesis occur in plant cells?

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Photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells.

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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 mitochondria in cellular respiration?

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Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell; they produce ATP through the Krebs cycle and electron transport chain.

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What is the Krebs cycle?

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The Krebs cycle, also known as the citric acid cycle, is a series of chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to generate energy through the oxidation of acetate derived from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.

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What is the electron transport chain?

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The electron transport chain is a series of protein complexes and other molecules that transfer electrons from electron donors to electron acceptors via redox reactions, and couples this electron transfer with the transfer of protons (H+ ions) across a membrane.

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What is ATP?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the primary energy carrier in all living organisms.

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What is the Calvin cycle?

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The Calvin cycle is a set of chemical reactions that take place in the chloroplasts during photosynthesis, where carbon dioxide is converted into glucose.

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What are thylakoids?

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Thylakoids are membrane-bound compartments inside chloroplasts and cyanobacteria; they are the site of the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis.