Celluar Resperation Flashcards
1
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Metabolism
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The chemical reactions occurring within an organism that enable the organism to use energy and grow and repair cells
2
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Fat
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An organic substance that is solid at room temperature and is made up of carbon,hydrogen and oxygen atoms
3
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Cellular respiration
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The chemical reaction involving oxygen that moves energy in glucose into the compound ATP. the body is able to use the energy contained in ATP.
4
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Aerobic respiration
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The chemical breakdown of food using oxygen . The reaction needs enzymes, occur in all body cells and releases energy
