Cell Resp Flashcards
What organelle does photosynthesis happen in?
Chloroplast
The chloroplast is the site of photosynthesis in plant cells.
What organelle does cellular respiration happen in?
Mitochondria
Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell where cellular respiration occurs.
What types of organisms do photosynthesis?
Plants
While plants primarily perform photosynthesis, some other organisms like certain algae and bacteria can also do so.
What types of organisms do cellular respiration?
Both
Both plants and animals perform cellular respiration to convert glucose into energy.
List the reactants of cellular respiration.
- Oxygen
- Glucose
Reactants are the substances that undergo change in a chemical reaction.
List the products of cellular respiration.
- Carbon dioxide
- Water
- ATP
Products are the substances formed as a result of a chemical reaction.
Name one organism OTHER than a plant that does photosynthesis.
Cyanobacteria
Cyanobacteria are a type of bacteria that can perform photosynthesis.
Fill in the blanks: Photosynthesis requires _______ and _______ to produce glucose and oxygen.
Sunlight, CO2
Sunlight is the energy source for photosynthesis, and carbon dioxide is taken from the atmosphere.