Cell Processes & Energy Flashcards
Circle all the organic compounds: •NaCI •C6H12O6 •CO2 •CH4 •H2O
C6H12O6
CH4
Out the following in order from simplest to most complex: element, atom, compound, cell
Atom, element, compound, cell
What are examples of nucleic acids?
DNA & RNA
Long chains of carbohydrates known as starches can be broken down into smaller molecules called ______?
Sugars
What is photosynthesis?
A process in which sunlight energy is used to make glucose
Where does photosynthesis occur?
Chloroplast
What are chloroplasts and where they found?
They are found in leaves and they are organelles
What are the two main functions of chloroplasts?
Produce glucose and store energy
Why do you most leaves appear green?
The chlorophyll has a green pigment
What is the primary pigment found in the chloroplast?
Chlorophyll
What is the formula for photosynthesis?
CO2+H2O+sunlight+C6H12O6+O2
What are three things are used to make glucose and photosynthesis?
CO2, water, and sun/light energy
Where does water enter the plant?
Roots
What are some sources of CO2?
Living organisms and smokestacks, car fumes
What type of energy does the plant use to convert CO2 and H2O into sugar?
Light energy