2.2 Flashcards
1
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the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water. Photosynthesis in plants generally involves the green pigment chlorophyll and generates oxygen as a byproduct.
A
Photosynthesis
2
Q
the natural coloring matter of animal or plant tissue.
A
Pigments
3
Q
is a set of metabolic reactions and processes that take place in the cells of organisms to convert biochemical energy from nutrients into adenine phosphate (ATP), and then release waste products.
A
Cellular respiration
4
Q
the chemical breakdown of a substance by bacteria, yeasts, or other microorganisms, typically involving effervescence and the giving off of heat.
A
Fermentation
5
Q
the action of breathing.
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Resparation
