Cellular Energy

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Where in the cell does cellular respiration take place?

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The mitochondria.

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What are the reactants in cellular respiration?

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Sugar (glucose) and oxygen.

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What are the reactants in photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide and water.

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In which cell organelle does photosynthesis take place?

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The chloroplast.

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What is the balanced equation for cellular respiration?

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C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + Energy.

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What is cellular respiration?

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The process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which plants, algae, and some bacteria convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen using sunlight.

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What is the role of chloroplasts in a plant cell?

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Chloroplasts are the organelles where photosynthesis occurs.

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What is the role of mitochondria in a cell?

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Mitochondria are the organelles where cellular respiration occurs, producing energy for the cell.

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What is the main product of cellular respiration?

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Energy (ATP), carbon dioxide, and water.