3.3 Flashcards
1
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Photosynthesis
A
Chemical reaction that converts carbon dioxide and water to glucose and oxygen absorbs heat from Sun (endothermic reaction)
2
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Respiration
A
chemical process that converts glucose and oxygen into carbon dioxide and water, releases heat (exothermic)
3
Q
Carbon Sink
A
place where carbon is trapped effectively (in trees, crops, etc), anything that traps more carbon than releases
4
Q
Alveoli
A
tiny air sacs in the lungs that connects lungs to bloodstream, allowing oxygen and carbon dioxide to move from lungs and the bloodstream
5
Q
Aerobic res
A
oxygen converts into glucose during exercise
6
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Anaerobic res
A
chemical process that breaks down food without oxygen to produce energy