Photosynthesis and cellular 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 (C6H12O6) using carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O).

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2

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What is cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose (C6H12O6) and oxygen (O2) into energy (ATP), carbon dioxide (CO2), and water (H2O).

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What is the chemical equation for cellular respiration?

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C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP

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What are the main products of photosynthesis?

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Glucose (C6H12O6) and Oxygen (O2).

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What are the main products of cellular respiration?

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Water (H2O), Carbon Dioxide (CO2), and ATP Energy.

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What do plants need for photosynthesis?

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Plants need water (H2O), carbon dioxide (CO2), and sunlight energy to perform photosynthesis.

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How are photosynthesis and cellular respiration related?

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The products of photosynthesis (C6H12O6 + O2) are the same as the reactants of cellular respiration. The products of cellular respiration (CO2 + H2O) are the same as the reactants of photosynthesis.

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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 role do chloroplasts play in photosynthesis?

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