Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Flashcards
Reactant
input for a formula (start)
Where are the reactants found in a chemical equation?
on the left side of the arrow
Product
made from the reactants (ending)
Where are the products found in a chemical equation?
on the right side of the arrow
What is photosynthesis?
the process where plants make their food using sun energy (food=glucose)
What living things do photosynthesis?
plants
Which organelle does photosynthesis occur in?
chloroplasts
What is the name of the pigment found in chloroplasts?
chlorophyll
What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?
6C02 + 6H20»>(sun energy)»> C6H1206 + 602
What are the reactants of photosynthesis?
carbon dioxide and water
Where does the energy from photosynthesis come from?
sun energy
What are the products of photosynthesis?
glucose (sugar) and oxygen
Which product of photosynthesis is the “food” for all living things?
glucose (sugar)
What is cellular respiration?
the process where living things break down glucose to make energy
What living things do cellular respiration?
all living things
Which organelle does cellular respiration occur in?
mitochondria
What is the chemical equation for cellular respiration?
C6H1206 + 602»> 6C02 + 6H20 + ATP (energy)
What molecule gets broken down through cellular respiration?
glucose
Where does glucose come from?
photosynthesis
What are the reactants of cellular respiration?
glucose (sugar) and oxygen
What are the products of cellular respiration?
carbon dioxide, water, and ATP (energy)
What product of cellular respiration does the cell need to use?
ATP
What does ATP provide for the cell?
energy
Are atoms ever gained or lost in photosynthesis and cellular respiration? Explain.
No- the products are used as reactants. (matter is conserved)
