Unique Australia unit- Photosynthesis and cellular respiration

Question 1

What is photosynthesis?

Answer 1

Photosynthesis is the process by which plants, some bacteria, and some protists use the energy from sunlight to produce sugar (glucose).

Question 2

Factors affecting photosynthesis?

Answer 2

The rate at which plants can make food (the photosynthesis) is dependent on the environment. Some factors have a greater effect than others. These include:
the amount of light available.
the level of carbon dioxide (CO2).
the temperature.

Question 3

What is cellular respiration?

Answer 3

Cellular respiration the process by which organisms break down energy rich molecules, such as sugar, releasing energy.
This happens in the cell’s mitochondria.

Question 4

Aerobic respiration vs anaerobic?

Answer 4

Aerobic requires oxygen
Anaerobic does not require oxygen.