Cell respiration Definitions Flashcards
1
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ATP
A
the energy currency of the cell
2
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Chemosynthesis
A
the oxidation of inorganic substances(e.g. sulfides) for energy
3
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Phosphorylation
A
the addition of a phosphate group to a molecule or ion
4
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Oxygen debt
A
the demand for oxygen that builds up during a period of anaerobic respiration
5
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Respirometer
A
a device used to measure the rate of respiration in a living organism
