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What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy?
Photosynthesis
True or False: Photosynthesis occurs in the mitochondria of plant cells.
False
What is the main pigment involved in photosynthesis?
Chlorophyll
Fill in the blank: The equation for photosynthesis is 6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + _____.
6O2
What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?
Light-dependent reactions and Calvin cycle
Multiple Choice: Which gas is a byproduct of photosynthesis?
Oxygen
Where does respiration occur in cells?
Mitochondria
True or False: Respiration is the process of breaking down glucose to release energy.
True
Fill in the blank: The equation for aerobic respiration is C6H12O6 + ____ → 6CO2 + 6H2O + energy.
6O2
What is the primary energy currency of the cell?
ATP (Adenosine triphosphate)
Multiple Choice: Which type of respiration occurs in the absence of oxygen?
Anaerobic respiration
What is produced during anaerobic respiration in yeast?
Ethanol and carbon dioxide
True or False: Both photosynthesis and respiration release energy.
False
What are the reactants of photosynthesis?
Carbon dioxide and water
Fill in the blank: The main purpose of photosynthesis is to convert ____ into glucose.
Light energy
What is the role of stomata in plants?
To allow gas exchange
Multiple Choice: Which part of the plant primarily conducts photosynthesis?
Leaves
What is the relationship between photosynthesis and respiration?
Photosynthesis produces glucose and oxygen, which are used in respiration.
True or False: Respiration can occur in both plants and animals.
True
Fill in the blank: The light-dependent reactions take place in the ____ membranes of the chloroplasts.
Thylakoid
What is the main sugar produced during photosynthesis?
Glucose
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a product of photosynthesis?
Carbon dioxide
What is the term for the energy stored in glucose molecules?
Chemical energy
True or False: During photosynthesis, carbon dioxide is absorbed by the roots of the plant.
False
Fill in the blank: The process of converting glucose into energy in the absence of oxygen is called ____ respiration.
Anaerobic
What do plants use to absorb sunlight?
Chlorophyll in chloroplasts