cell structure and function-science Flashcards
1
Q
what compounds do all living things share?
A
water, carbs, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids
2
Q
what do all living things need?
A
water, shelter, energy
3
Q
what is photosynthesis?
A
energy from the sun stored in chemical bonds of sugars
4
Q
what is respiration?
A
chemical reaction aided by enzymes to break bonds and release energy
5
Q
what does aerobic mean?
A
a lot of energy released; oxygen
6
Q
what does anaerobic mean?
A
not so much energy released; lack of oxygen
7
Q
what is chemosynthesis?
A
unicellular organisms obtain energy from inorganic compounds; minerals; little energy obtained
