B4- Bioenergetics [1] Flashcards
What factors affect the rate of photosynthesis
Co2 concentration, light intensity, chlorophyll and temperature
Is photosynthesis endothermic or exothermic
Endothermic
What does anaerobic respiration cause a build up of
Lactic acid
What is oxygen debt
The amount of oxygen needed to stop the build up of lactic acid
Does aerobic respiration use oxygen as a reactant
Yes
What respiration doesn’t involve oxygen
Anaerobic respiration
What happens in mitochondria
Anaerobic respiration
What does yeast produce
Ethanol
Define respiration
The release of energy in the body
How do muscles move
By contracting and relaxing
Define metabolism
The sum of all reactions that happen in the body
What can you use to create the ideal environment for plants
A Greenhouse
What can you change in a greenhouse environment
Co2 concentration, reduce pest exposure and temperature