Photosynthesis & Respiration (Yr_8) Flashcards

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What cycle are photosynthesis & respiration part of?

A

The carbon cycle

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What is the difference between photosynthesis & respiration?

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They are the opposite of each other

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What does photosynthesis require?

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carbon dioxide

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Describe the photosynthesis process:

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Vascular plants transport water through the xylem
carbon dioxide gets in and oxygen gets out through pores in leaves called STOMATA
photons from the sun are absorbed by chlorophyll

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Describe the cellular respiration process:

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Cellular respiration includes using oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide.
Air travels down trachea into alveoli
oxygen is absorbed into blood
pumped around the body

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