Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

Question 1

what is photosynthesis

Answer 1

photosynthesis is the process in green plants, and certain other organisms, by which organic compounds are synthesized from carbon dioxide and water using light (radiant energy) as an energy source

Question 2

give examples of organic compounds

Answer 2

carbohydrates, lipids and proteins

Question 3

what does chlorophyll do to aid photosynthesis

Answer 3

chlorophyll traps radiant energy (light) from the sun and stores it in the bonds between the atoms of organic molecules (eg. glucose) that are synthesised during the photosynthesis reaction. an energy conversion, from radiant energy to chemical potential energy (stored energy) takes place

Question 4

photosynthesis word equation

Answer 4

carbon dioxide + water + radiant energy
=>
organic foods + oxygen (glucose)

Question 5

photosynthesis chemical equation

Answer 5

CO2 + H2O + radiant energy
=>
C6H12O6 + O2

Question 6

photosynthesis balanced equation

Answer 6

6CO2 + 6H2O
=>
C6H12O6 + 6O2

Question 7

what is cellular respiration

Answer 7

cellular respiration is a chemical reaction that occurs in all living cells.
cellular respiration is a combustion reaction because oxygen is reacted or ‘burned’ with glucose to produce energy. like most combustion reactions, the process produces water and carbon dioxide

Question 8

how does cellular respiration work

Answer 8

organic compounds which contain chemical potential energy in the bonds between their atoms, are broken down to release the stored energy

Question 9

cellular respiration word equation

Answer 9

glucose + oxygen
=>
carbon dioxide + water + energy

Question 10

cellular respiration chemical equation

Answer 10

C6H12O6 + O2
=>
CO2 + H2O + ATP