Photosynthesis /Cellular Respiration Flashcard

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What is photosynthesis?

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A process by which green plants use sunlight to make food (glucose) from carbon dioxide and water.

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Where does photosynthesis occur in plant cells?

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In the chloroplasts.

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What is cellular respiration?

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A process by which living cells convert glucose into energy.

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Where does cellular respiration occur in cells?

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In the mitochondria.

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What is produced during photosynthesis?

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Glucose and oxygen.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the green pigment in plants that captures sunlight.

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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 the main purpose of cellular respiration?

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To convert glucose into usable energy (ATP) for the cell.

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What happens to glucose during cellular respiration?

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It is converted into energy.

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What are the byproducts of cellular respiration?

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Carbon dioxide and water.