Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis Review Questions:
Answer the following questions in complete sentences on a
separate sheet of paper.
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Write a balanced equation for the process of
photosynthesis
What organelle of the cell is the site of
photosynthesis?
What are the raw materials for photosynthesis?
What are the pigments that are involved in
photosynthesis?
What is the thylakoid?
6. Define cellular respiration in your own words.
7. Explain why energy is necessary for all living
organisms. Back up your answer with specific
examples.
8. What are the sources of energy for living
organisms? Be specific for both plants and
animals.
9. What is the basic difference between aerobic
and anaerobic respiration?
10. In what part of the cell does glycolysis take
place?
11. Compare fermentation to glycolysis with respect
for the need for oxygen.
12. Where does the Kreb’s cycle occur in the cell?
13. Write out the overall equations for cell
respiration and photosynthesis.
14. Compare the two equations.
15. Of what importance to life are the two
processes?
16. Explain what might happen to all life on earth if
the balance between photosynthesis and cell
respiration were disrupted.