Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

Question 1

Photosynthesis is the process by which

Answer 1

plants convert light energy into chemical energy

Question 2

The chemical equation for photosynthesis is

Answer 2

6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy -> C6H12O6 + 6O2

Question 3

Chloroplasts

Answer 3

organelles responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells

Question 4

During photosynthesis

Answer 4

water (H2O) and carbon dioxide (CO2) are taken in, and light energy is used to combine them and produce glucose (C6H12O6) and oxygen (O2)

Question 5

Glucose is

Answer 5

form of sugar that is produced during photosynthesis

Question 6

energy from the light is used

Answer 6

o break apart water molecules, and the hydrogen atoms are combined with carbon dioxide to form glucose

Question 7

Glucose is an important source of energy for

Answer 7

cells

Question 8

Cells break down glucose through a process called

Answer 8

aerobic respiration

Question 9

Aerobic respiration occurs in multiple stages, with the initial stages happening in the _______________

Answer 9

cytoplasm

Question 10

the later stages occurring in the _____________

Answer 10

mitochondria

Question 11

During aerobic respiration, glucose

Answer 11

is broken down to release energy that can be used by the cell