Chapters 4-5

Question 1

Reactions that tend to occur spontaneously releasing energy, are called _______.

Answer 1

Exergonic

Question 2

Which type of energy is found in objects that are not actively moving but have the capacity to do so?

Answer 2

Potential Energy

Question 3

What is an example of an electron carrier molecule?

Answer 3

NADH

Question 4

The first stage of cellular respiration, called _______, takes place in the cytoplasm of the cell and needs no oxygen.

Answer 4

Glycolysis

Question 5

The full range of photons of many energy levels of the sun is called _______.

Answer 5

The Electromagnetic Spectrum

Question 6

During the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis, ATP molecules are generated by _______.

Answer 6

ATP Synthase

Question 7

When carbon dioxide is low in the leaf and oxygen gas builds up, the Calvin cycle cannot proceed efficiently, _______ occurs.

Answer 7

Photorespiration

Question 8

Plants absorb _______ and _______ wavelengths of light and reflect _______ wavelengths.

Answer 8

Red; Blue; Green