Photosynthesis vs. Cellular Respiration

Photosynthesis is important because....

• plants need air to breathe
• it makes the plants green
• it is the process by which plants make their own food
• without it the Earth would all be a desert

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In which way are photosynthesis and cellular respiration different?

• Cellular respiration stores ATP, while photosynthesis releases ATP.
• Cellular respiration produces oxygen, while photosynthesis uses oxygen.
• Photosynthesis releases energy, while cellular respiration stores energy.
• Photosynthesis uses carbon dioxide, while cellular respiration produces carbon dioxide.

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What is the purpose of cellular respiration?

• to break down food
• to create energy in the body
• to release energy from food
• there is none; it's a waste of time

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Which statement about photosynthesis is correct?

• Plants get the energy they need for photosynthesis from water.

• Plants get the energy they need for photosynthesis from soil.

• Plants get the energy they need for photosynthesis from sunlight.

• Plants do not require energy to perform photosynthesis.

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Where does cellular respiration take place in the cell?

• Cell Membrane
• Nucleus
• Mitochondria
• Vacuole

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In what part of the cell does photosynthesis occur?

• Nucleus
• Chloroplast
• Epidermis
• Vacuole

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What are the inputs for photosynthesis?

• carbon dioxide, water and sunlight

• glucose and oxygen

• glucose and carbon dioxide

• oxygen, water, and energy

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What are the inputs for cellular respiration?

• carbon dioxide, water and energy

• glucose and oxygen

• glucose and carbon dioxide

• oxygen, water, and energy

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The green pigment in plants is called

• melanin
• chlorophyll

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This is the chemical formula for a molecule of...

• oxygen

• carbon dioxide

• Glucose

• Water

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