The Molecular Basis of Life · Cell Biology
Photosynthesis and Respiration
Examines the transformation of energy through chloroplasts and mitochondria, linking the carbon cycle to cellular processes.
Key Questions
- 1How is solar energy converted into a form that can be used by all living things?
- 2Why is the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration considered a closed loop?
- 3How might changes in atmospheric CO2 levels affect the rate of plant growth globally?
Common Core State Standards
HS-LS1-5HS-LS1-7
Grade: 11th Grade
Subject: Biology
Unit: The Molecular Basis of Life
Period: Cell Biology
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