Cell Chemistry Flashcards

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Function of enzymes

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Enzymes accelerate, or catalyse chemical reactions

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What is an enzyme

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Enzymes are complex protein molecules which act as biological catalysts.

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Balanced chemical equation photosynthesis

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6CO2 + 6H2O –( sunlight , chlorophyl ) –> C6H12O6 + 6O2

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Balanced chemical equation aerobic respiration

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C6H12O6 + 6O2 —-> 6CO2 + 6H2O + energy

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All living things get their energy through a reaction called

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Respiration

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When there is no oxygen or limited oxygen,the respiration process is

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Anaerobic

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What is aerobic respiration ?

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It is the most common form of respiration and requires oxygen. It produces energy, carbon dioxide and water vapour

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Define catalyst

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A catalyst is something that speeds up a chemical reaction without itself being used up in the reaction

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Define anaerobic

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Anaerobic respiration requires no oxygen and occurs in some yeasts and bacteria.

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Fermentation

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Anaerobic respiration in yeast, also known as alcoholic fermentation, enzymes in yeast convert glucose to ethanol

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