Day 1 Flashcards
What is the process of photosynthesis?
Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert light energy, carbon dioxide, and water into glucose and oxygen.
What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?
6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy -> C6H12O6 + 6O2
What are the two stages of photosynthesis?
The two stages are the light-dependent reactions and the light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle).
Where does photosynthesis occur in plant cells?
Photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells.
What is the function of the circulatory system?
The circulatory system transports nutrients, gases, hormones, and wastes throughout the body.
What are the main components of blood?
Blood consists of plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
What is the function of red blood cells?
Red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body and return carbon dioxide to be exhaled.
What is the role of the heart in the circulatory system?
The heart pumps blood throughout the body, supplying oxygen and nutrients to tissues and removing waste products.
What are the main types of blood vessels?
The main types of blood vessels are arteries, veins, and capillaries.
What are bacterial cells?
Bacterial cells are unicellular organisms that lack a nucleus and have a simpler structure than eukaryotic cells.
What are the main parts of a bacterial cell?
A bacterial cell typically has a cell membrane, cell wall, cytoplasm, ribosomes, and genetic material (DNA) in the form of a single circular chromosome.
How do bacterial cells reproduce?
Bacterial cells reproduce by binary fission, a form of asexual reproduction where the cell divides into two identical daughter cells.
What is the function of the bacterial cell wall?
The bacterial cell wall provides structure and protection and helps maintain the shape of the cell.
What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Prokaryotic cells, like bacterial cells, lack a nucleus, while eukaryotic cells have a defined nucleus.
