Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration 101
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- Have you ever seen a plant and thought how it gives us air?
- This is a plant. It goes through a process called photosynthesis to produce oxygen and glucose.
- Indeed. But for me to go through photosynthesis, I need Carbon Dioxide, Water, and Sunlight.
- Plants have chloroplasts which is where photosynthesis takes place. Those chloroplasts are in chlorophyll, which absorbs sunlight. That is why plant leaves are green!
- I am giving you oxygen right now.
- I have to repay the plant for giving me oxygen. But you may wonder how I can repay him. It is called cellular respiration.
- You better repay me. Otherwise, no more oxygen production for you.
- Cellular Respiration happens in the mitochondria (aka the powerhouse of the cell). We need oxygen and glucose (the products of photosynthesis) to perform cellular respiration.
- The reactants are very important. Carbon Dioxide, Water, and ATP energy are produced. Plants need these products. They should be very pleased that I have provided them with their needs.
- YAY! WE GET OUR REACTANTS BACK! WE CAN MAKE MORE OXYGEN AND GLUCOSE!
- Thanks for joining us on a brief lesson on photosynthesis and cellular respiration. See you next time!
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