Bioenergetics Flashcards
What is photosynthesis
The reaction plants used to trap light to release glucose for energy
What type of reaction is photosynthesis
Endothermic reaction
Where does photosynthesis take place
In the leaves which contain chlorophyll
What sub cellular structure absorbs light
chloroplasts
What’s the word equation for photosynthesis
Carbon dioxide + water -> glucose + oxygen
What is the uses of glucose from photosynthesis
Release energy in respiration
Produce insoluble storage molecule starch
To be converted Into Fat and oils
Make Cellulose
Produce amino acids
What are the limiting factors of photosynthesis
Carbon dioxide concentration
Temperature
Light intensity
Chlorophyll
What type of chemical reaction is respiration
Exothermic
What’s the word equation for aerobic respiration
Glucose + oxygen ——> carbon Dioxide + water
What’s the word equation for anaerobic respiration
Glucose ——> lactic acid
What is the equation for anaerobic respiration In yeast cells
Glucose ——> ethanol + carbon dioxide
What reaction is anaerobic respiration in yeast cells called
Fermentation
During exercise what happens to Breathing
Breathing rate increases and breathing depth increases
What is oxygen Debt
The buildup of lactic acid that has to be removed
How is lactic acid removed
It’s taken out by the blood into the liver and converted back into glucose
