Cell Respiration and Photosynthesis

What is the equation for Cellular Respiration?

c6 h12 o6 + 6o2 --> 6co2 + 6h2o
What is the equation for Photosynthesis?

6co2 + 6h2o + light --> c6 h12 o6 + 6o2
How does the diagram for Cellular Respiration to Photosynthesis look?
What is Photosynthesis?

A process in which sunlight energy is used to make glucose
Where does Photosynthesis occur?

Chloroplast
What are the two main functions of Chloroplast?

To produce food & store energy
What are chloroplasts and where are they found?

An organelle found in the leaves of plants.
Why do leaves appear green?

Because chlorophyll reflects the color into our eyes.
What is the primary pigment found in chloroplast?

Chlorophyll
What equation does this go to?

CO2 + H2O + Light --> C6H12O6 +O2

Photosynthesis
What 3 things are used to make glucose in photosynthesis?

Carbon Dioxide, Water, Sunlight
What type of energy does a plant use to convert CO2 and H2O into sugar?

ATP
What is produced in Photosynthesis?

Glucose and Oxygen
What is the powerhouse of the cell?

Mitochondria
What is an autotroph?

An organism that creates its own food
What is a heterotroph?

An organism that gets food from another source.
What is chemical energy in a cell called?

ATP
What does ATP stand for?

Adenosine Trophosphate
What are the products of Cellular Respiration?

CO2 and Water Vapor

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Cell Respiration and Photosynthesis

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9th grade chemistry of life

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2013-11-05T01:27:54Z