Chapter 4: Energy and metabolism Flashcards
1
Q
What is the short term storage of energy called?
A
ATP (Adenosine triphosphate)
2
Q
What does ATP become when broken down?
A
ADP (Adenosine diphosphate)
3
Q
What is the photosynthesis reaction?
A
Carbon dioxide + water -> glucose + oxygen + water
4
Q
What is glycolysis?
A
The first step in creating energy for the cell