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What is produced as a by-product of photosynthesis?
What is produced as a by-product of photosynthesis?
What do cells require for cellular respiration?
What do cells require for cellular respiration?
Which of the following correctly represents the process of cellular respiration?
Which of the following correctly represents the process of cellular respiration?
How do photosynthesis and cellular respiration relate to each other?
How do photosynthesis and cellular respiration relate to each other?
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Which of the following substances is a reactant in photosynthesis?
Which of the following substances is a reactant in photosynthesis?
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What is the main purpose of cellular respiration in cells?
What is the main purpose of cellular respiration in cells?
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During cellular respiration, what are the end products formed?
During cellular respiration, what are the end products formed?
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Which statement best describes the reaction of photosynthesis?
Which statement best describes the reaction of photosynthesis?
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What is a key reactant needed for cellular respiration to occur?
What is a key reactant needed for cellular respiration to occur?
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How do cellular respiration and photosynthesis complement each other?
How do cellular respiration and photosynthesis complement each other?
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What do plants convert into glucose during photosynthesis?
What do plants convert into glucose during photosynthesis?
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Which of the following describes the main goal of cellular respiration?
Which of the following describes the main goal of cellular respiration?
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What are the end products of the process of cellular respiration?
What are the end products of the process of cellular respiration?
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In which process is oxygen utilized as a reactant?
In which process is oxygen utilized as a reactant?
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Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration?
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What do plants produce during photosynthesis?
What do plants produce during photosynthesis?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding cellular respiration?
Which of the following statements is true regarding cellular respiration?
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Which process uses carbon dioxide and water as reactants?
Which process uses carbon dioxide and water as reactants?
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In which reaction is glucose used as a reactant?
In which reaction is glucose used as a reactant?
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Which statement best describes the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration?
Which statement best describes the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration?
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Where does the Krebs Cycle occur within the cell?
Where does the Krebs Cycle occur within the cell?
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What are the primary outputs of the Krebs Cycle per cycle?
What are the primary outputs of the Krebs Cycle per cycle?
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What is the main function of the light-dependent reactions in photosynthesis?
What is the main function of the light-dependent reactions in photosynthesis?
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Which molecule is split during the light-dependent reactions, resulting in the release of oxygen?
Which molecule is split during the light-dependent reactions, resulting in the release of oxygen?
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What is the primary function of glycolysis in cellular metabolism?
What is the primary function of glycolysis in cellular metabolism?
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What happens during the energy investment phase of glycolysis?
What happens during the energy investment phase of glycolysis?
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What is produced as a result of the electron transport chain during oxidative phosphorylation?
What is produced as a result of the electron transport chain during oxidative phosphorylation?
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How many ATP molecules are typically produced through the electron transport chain per glucose molecule?
How many ATP molecules are typically produced through the electron transport chain per glucose molecule?
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What is the role of Rubisco in the Calvin Cycle?
What is the role of Rubisco in the Calvin Cycle?
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What is the significance of the Calvin Cycle in photosynthesis?
What is the significance of the Calvin Cycle in photosynthesis?
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What is the main purpose of the light-dependent reactions in photosynthesis?
What is the main purpose of the light-dependent reactions in photosynthesis?
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Which process occurs during the electron transport chain in photosynthesis?
Which process occurs during the electron transport chain in photosynthesis?
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What is the primary output of the Krebs Cycle per turn?
What is the primary output of the Krebs Cycle per turn?
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What role does oxygen play in cellular respiration?
What role does oxygen play in cellular respiration?
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What essential molecule is produced during the chemiosmosis process in photosynthesis?
What essential molecule is produced during the chemiosmosis process in photosynthesis?
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What stimulates the production of ATP in the electron transport chain?
What stimulates the production of ATP in the electron transport chain?
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What is the immediate source of protons for ATP production in the light-dependent reactions?
What is the immediate source of protons for ATP production in the light-dependent reactions?
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Which of the following accurately describes a characteristic feature of the Krebs Cycle?
Which of the following accurately describes a characteristic feature of the Krebs Cycle?
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What is generated at the end of the electron transport chain in photosynthesis?
What is generated at the end of the electron transport chain in photosynthesis?
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What type of reaction does photolysis represent in the photosynthesis process?
What type of reaction does photolysis represent in the photosynthesis process?
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What is the primary location for the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?
What is the primary location for the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?
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Which process generates the highest amount of ATP per molecule of glucose?
Which process generates the highest amount of ATP per molecule of glucose?
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What is formed as the final product of the Calvin Cycle?
What is formed as the final product of the Calvin Cycle?
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Which type of respiration occurs without oxygen?
Which type of respiration occurs without oxygen?
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Which of the following is a reactant in the process of cellular respiration?
Which of the following is a reactant in the process of cellular respiration?
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What is the importance of oxygen in cellular respiration?
What is the importance of oxygen in cellular respiration?
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Which process primarily produces NADPH?
Which process primarily produces NADPH?
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What role do chloroplasts play in plants?
What role do chloroplasts play in plants?
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Which stage of cellular respiration produces carbon dioxide as a byproduct?
Which stage of cellular respiration produces carbon dioxide as a byproduct?
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What is the main purpose of photosynthesis?
What is the main purpose of photosynthesis?
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Study Notes
Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
- Photosynthesis and cellular respiration are complementary biological reactions
- Photosynthesis uses carbon dioxide and water to create glucose and oxygen as outputs
- Cellular respiration uses oxygen and glucose as inputs and generates water, carbon dioxide, and energy (ATP) as outputs
Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
- Photosynthesis and cellular respiration are complementary processes.
- Photosynthesis uses carbon dioxide and water to generate glucose (sugar) and oxygen as a by-product.
- Cellular respiration uses oxygen and glucose to generate ATP (energy), carbon dioxide, and water.
Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
- Photosynthesis produces glucose and oxygen using carbon dioxide and water.
- Cellular respiration uses oxygen and glucose to produce carbon dioxide, water, and ATP, an energy-carrying molecule.
- Both reactions complement each other in the environment.
- Photosynthesis is how plants obtain energy from the sun, using light as the energy source.
- Cellular respiration is how animals and humans obtain energy from food, using food as the energy source.
Photosynthesis
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Light-dependent Reactions
- Occur within the thylakoid membrane of chloroplasts
- Capture light energy and convert it into chemical energy
- Key steps include:
- Light excites electrons in chlorophyll
- Water is split (photolysis), releasing oxygen
- Excited electrons move through an electron transport chain, generating ATP and NADPH
- Outputs include ATP, NADPH, and oxygen
Cellular Respiration
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Glycolysis
- Occurs within the cytoplasm
- Breaks down glucose to extract energy
- Key steps include:
- Glucose is phosphorylated and cleaved into two pyruvate molecules
- Energy investment phase utilizes ATP, while the energy payoff generates ATP and NADH
- Outputs include two pyruvate, two ATP (net), and two NADH per glucose molecule
- Anaerobic process that can feed into the Krebs Cycle if oxygen is present
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Krebs Cycle (Citric Acid Cycle)
- Occurs within the mitochondria
- Oxidizes acetyl-CoA to produce energy carriers
- Key steps include:
- Acetyl-CoA combines with oxaloacetate to form citrate
- Citrate undergoes a series of oxidative reactions, releasing CO2 and regenerating oxaloacetate
- Outputs include three NADH, one FADH2, one ATP/GTP per cycle, and two CO2
- Provides electron carriers (NADH and FADH2) for the electron transport chain
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Electron Transport Chain (ETC)
- Occurs within the inner mitochondrial membrane
- Produces ATP through oxidative phosphorylation
- Key steps include:
- Electrons from NADH and FADH2 pass through a series of protein complexes
- Energy from electron transfer pumps protons (H+) into the intermembrane space, generating a proton gradient
- ATP synthase utilizes this gradient to produce ATP when protons flow back into the matrix
- Outputs include approximately 32-34 ATP per glucose molecule and water as electrons reduce oxygen
Calvin Cycle (Light-independent Reactions)
- Occurs within the stroma of chloroplasts
- Fixes carbon dioxide into organic molecules (glucose)
- Key steps include:
- CO2 is incorporated into ribulose bisphosphate (RuBP) by the enzyme Rubisco
- The resulting 3-phosphoglycerate (3-PGA) is reduced to glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate (G3P) using ATP and NADPH
- Some G3P exits to form glucose, while others are recycled to regenerate RuBP
- Outputs include one G3P per three CO2 molecules fixed
- Requires ATP and NADPH generated during the light-dependent reactions
- Essential for synthesizing carbohydrates using atmospheric CO2
Light-dependent Reactions
- Occur in the thylakoid membranes of chloroplasts.
- Convert light energy into chemical energy (ATP and NADPH).
- Photolysis splits water molecules into oxygen, protons, and electrons using light energy.
- Electron Transport Chain (ETC) uses light energy to excite electrons, which move through a series of proteins, releasing energy to pump protons into the thylakoid lumen.
- ATP Production occurs as protons flow back into the stroma through ATP synthase, generating ATP via chemiosmosis.
- NADPH Formation occurs at the end of the ETC when electrons reduce NADP+ to NADPH.
Electron Transport Chain (ETC)
- A key process in both cellular respiration (inner mitochondrial membrane) and photosynthesis (thylakoid membrane).
- Transfers electrons through a series of proteins, generating a proton gradient across the membrane.
- This proton gradient drives ATP synthesis via ATP synthase.
- In cellular respiration, oxygen accepts electrons at the end of the ETC, forming water.
- Produces a substantial amount of ATP through oxidative phosphorylation (cellular respiration) and photophosphorylation (photosynthesis).
Krebs Cycle (Citric Acid Cycle)
- Takes place in the mitochondrial matrix.
- Oxidizes acetyl-CoA (derived from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins) to generate electron carriers (NADH and FADH2) and ATP.
- Acetyl-CoA combines with oxaloacetate to form citrate.
- A series of reactions involving decarboxylation (removal of CO2) and oxidation regenerates oxaloacetate.
- Outputs include: 3 NADH, 1 FADH2, 1 ATP (or GTP), and 2 CO2 (waste product).
- Plays a central role in connecting carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism, providing substrates for aerobic respiration.
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Test your knowledge on the processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration. This quiz explores how these two biological reactions complement each other, including their inputs and outputs. Understand the transformation of energy and matter in living organisms.