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Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

Explore the fundamental processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration, understanding how plants create food and how living organisms convert food into energy.

Grade 6 Science BiologyPhotosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
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Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the provided diagrams to help you understand the processes.

1. Which gas do plants absorb from the atmosphere for photosynthesis?

a

Oxygen

b

Carbon Dioxide

c

Nitrogen

d

Hydrogen

2. What is the main product of photosynthesis?

a

Water

b

Carbon Dioxide

c

Glucose (Sugar)

d

Sunlight

Observe the diagram of photosynthesis below.

Photosynthesis Overview Diagram

3. Plants use a green pigment called   to capture energy from sunlight.

4. Cellular respiration takes place in the   of animal and plant cells.

5. Photosynthesis occurs in both plant and animal cells.

T

True

F

False

6. Cellular respiration releases energy from food.

T

True

F

False

Observe the diagram of cellular respiration below.

Cellular Respiration Overview Diagram

7. Briefly explain the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration.

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

oxygen
glucose
chloroplasts
mitochondria

8. Photosynthesis primarily takes place in the   of plant cells.

9. Animals get   from the air for cellular respiration.