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Pill

Theme C - Interaction &  Interdependence

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Direct Hit

Theme A - Unity & diversity

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Page Facing Up

Theme B - Form & Function

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Keycap Digit One

Theme D - Continuity & Change

Picture this! Imagine our world is a big ballroom dance, where plants and animals are dancing together. Plants take a step forward with photosynthesis, and animals reply with respiration. This isn&rsquo;t just a casual dance - they depend on each other&rsquo;s moves to keep the dance going!

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	Photosynthesis: The process where plants convert light energy into food. Along the way, they release oxygen.

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		<li>Real-world Example: Imagine solar panels on rooftops, capturing sunlight and converting it into electricity. Plants are nature&#39;s solar panels!</li>
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	Big Step in Photosynthesis: Oxygen is released when two water molecules give up one oxygen atom each. These atoms bond together with a double covalent bond.

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		<li>Fun Fact: This bonding move happens thanks to the &quot;DJ&quot; of the photosynthesis dance - the oxygen-evolving complex at the heart of photosystem II.</li>
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	Evolutionary Milestone: Billions of years ago, archaebacteria showcased the first moves by developing oxygenic photosynthesis. And BOOM! The Earth&#39;s atmosphere started getting its groove with more oxygen.

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		<li>Did You Know? Before this dance move, Earth&#39;s atmosphere had very little oxygen.</li>
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	Why is Oxygen Important? Because it allowed the evolution of aerobic respiration. It&#39;s like plants played the tune and animals joined the dance.

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		<li>Real-world Example: Fish in water rely on plants (like seaweed) for oxygen. No oxygen? The fish can&#39;t breathe. No dance for the fish.</li>
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	Photosynthesis Effect: As plants danced more, they reduced the carbon dioxide (CO2) levels in the atmosphere.

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		<li>Historical Snapshot: Think of the pre-dance era Earth with much higher CO2 before plants started grooving.</li>
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	Why Heterotrophs Matter: These non-photosynthesizing organisms (like us humans and many animals) respire and release CO2. Without this, CO2 levels would drop too low and the plants would miss their dance steps.

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		<li>To Break It Down: Animals eat, breathe, and live (thanks to oxygen from plants). In return, animals give back CO2, which plants need.</li>
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	Dependency Chain

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		<li>Plants need sunlight to perform photosynthesis.</li>
		<li>This releases oxygen, vital for animals&#39; respiration.</li>
		<li>Animals respire and release CO2.</li>
		<li>Plants need this CO2 to continue photosynthesis.</li>
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	Gigatonnes: A huge unit! 1 gigatonne = 1,000,000,000,000,000 grams (that&#39;s 15 zeros!).

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		<li>Perspective Check: Imagine 120 elephants. Now, instead of 120 elephants, imagine 120 gigatonnes of carbon being moved around the Earth!</li>
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	Estimated Groovy Numbers

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		<li>Plants fix about 120 gigatonnes of carbon through photosynthesis every year in terrestrial ecosystems.</li>
		<li>Almost the same amount, 120 gigatonnes, is released back by respiration.</li>
		<li>This balance keeps our dance floor (Earth) in equilibrium!</li>
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Summary: Just as partners in a dance depend on each other&#39;s moves, photosynthesis and respiration are two processes deeply intertwined in the dance of life on Earth. Without photosynthesis, there&#39;s no oxygen for respiration. Without respiration, the CO2 levels might drop too low for efficient photosynthesis. So, keep dancing and keep learning! 🌍🎶

Unraveling The Symbiosis Oxygen Production By Photosynthesis & Its Role In Respiration

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Theme C - Interaction & Interdependence

Unraveling The Symbiosis Oxygen Production By Photosynthesis & Its Role In Respiration

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The Magical Oxygen Dance 💃

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Unraveling The Symbiosis Oxygen Production By Photosynthesis & Its Role In Respiration

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The Magical Oxygen Dance 💃

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