key word bio Flashcards
aerobic respiration
Aerobic respiration occurs in the mitochondria of the cell.
anaerobic respiration
Anaerobic respiration is a chemical reaction that occurs without oxygen
chlorophyll
The function of chlorophyll in leaves is absorbing sunlight which is used for photosynthesis.
deficiency
The deficiency of Phosphorous in plants can result in purple.
fertiliser
Fertilisers are used in order to provide necessary nutrients that are lacking in plants.
magnesium
magnesium along with nitrogen are required for plants to produce chlorophyll
phosphates
phosphorous is found in every living plant cell.
potassium
Potassium is needed in the cytoplasm of plant cells so that reactions can occur
producer
Plants are producers unlike humans, who are consumers, as they produce their own sugars and nutrients.