Unit 2-Objective 2

Question 1

Whats the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

Answer 1

6CO2 + 6H2O → C6H12O6 + 6O2

Question 2

What is photosynthesis?

Answer 2

a process used by plants and other organisms to convert light energy into chemical energy that, through cellular respiration

Question 3

Whats the chemical equation for cellular respiration?

Answer 3

C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H20 + energy

Question 4

How are photosynthesis and cellular respiration related?

Answer 4

Photosynthesis converts carbon dioxide and water into oxygen and glucose. Glucose is used as food by the plant and oxygen is a by-product. Cellular respiration converts oxygen and glucose into water and carbon dioxide.