Cellular Energy Flashcards

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Why do cells need energy?

A

To carry out life processes

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What is the energy process that uses light energy (sunlight) to produce glucose (sugar)?

A

Photosynthesis

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What is the name of the energy process that breaks down glucose (sugar) to release ATP energy?

A

Cellular Respiration

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What is the cellular respiration formula in WORDS?

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Glucose+Oxygen–>Carbon Dioxide+Water+Energy

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What is the cellular respiration formula?

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C6H12O6+6O2–>6CO2+6H2O+ATP

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What is the Photosynthesis formula in WORDS?

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Carbon Dioxide+Water+Sunlight–>Glucose+Oxygen

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What is the Photosynthesis Formula?

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CO2+H2O+Sun–>C6H12O6+6O2

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What organism can make its own food?

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Autotrophs

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What organisms must eat to get their energy?

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Heterotrophs

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10
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What part of the cell is responsible for Photosynthesis?

A

Chloroplast

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What part of the cell is responsible for Cellular respiration?

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Mitochondria

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12
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What is aerobic respiration?

A

breathing when oxygen is present

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What is anaerobic respiration?

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Breathing when oxygen is lacking or not present

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Why is the relationship between Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis important to all living things?

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One can’t happen without the other because without CO2 photosynthesis can’t happen and without photosynthesis, oxygen is not produced so cellular respiration can’t take place

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