Bioenergetics

Question 1

Uses of Glucose

Answer 1

• Converted to starch for storage
• Used to make amino acids
• Respiration
• Converted to fats and oils for storage
• Used to make cellulose to strengthen cell walls

Question 2

Uses of Respiration

Answer 2

• Building large molecules from smaller ones e.g. amino acids to make proteins
• Muscular contraction
• Maintaining body temperature

Question 3

Factors Affecting Photosynthesis

Answer 3

• CO2 Concentration
• Light Intensity
• Temperature
• Chlorophyll Concerntration

Question 4

Oxygen Debt

Answer 4

The amount of oxygen needed to remove the build up of lactic acid in the muscles after anaerobic respiration