Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which 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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Why is photosynthesis important for plants?

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It is the process by which plants make their own food.

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What are the main products of photosynthesis?

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Glucose and oxygen.

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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 are the main reactants needed for cellular respiration?

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Oxygen and glucose.

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What is anaerobic respiration?

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Anaerobic respiration is a type of respiration that occurs without oxygen, producing energy and byproducts like lactic acid.

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What is the role of chloroplasts in plants?

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Chloroplasts are the organelles in plant cells where photosynthesis takes place.

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What is the energy source for photosynthesis?

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Sunlight.

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What is the byproduct of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen.

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What is ATP?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell, used to power various cellular processes.