Chapter 6 Cell Energy Review Flashcards
Photosynthesis
The process where plants turn carbon dioxide into oxygen
Glucose
Sugar plants create for food during photosynthesis
Carbohydrates
A source of energy found in foods such as bread
Autotrophs
Plants that can make their own food
Heterotrophs
Can’t make their own food
Pigments
The natural coloring of plant tissue
Chlorophyl
Green pigment that absorbs light during photosynthesis
ATP
Supplies and restores energy in a cell
ADP
Energy that’s reversibly converted to ATP
AMP
A lesser version of ADP
Light reactions
The first phase of photosynthesis where the light is turned into energy
Dark or Synthesis reaction
Also known as the Calvin cycle. The reaction after the light has been captured
Krebs cycle
Cells produce energy during aerobic respiration
Glycolysis
The breakdown of glucose by enzymes
Respiration
Breathing or as plants take in CO2 and release oxygen through the leaves
Aerobic
With oxygen
Anaerobic
Without oxygen
Fermentation
When something ferments and gives off carbon
Lactic acid
Formed in muscle during exercise
Alcoholic fermentation
When something ferments and produces Carbon dioxide and ethanol as by products
Homeostasis
The balance of a cell
The law of conservation of mass and energy
Matter can’t be created or destroyed
Chromotagraphy
The separation of mixture by passing it in solution