L.5 Molecular Biology Flashcards

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1
Q

part of a plant captures the light energy used in photosynthesis?

A

chlorophyll

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2
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molecule is broken down during fermentation to produce energy for
plants and animals?

A

glucose

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3
Q

the main source of energy used in all body processes?

A

glucose

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4
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nutrients that are sources of energy for the body?

A

fats and carbohydrates

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5
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hormone is used to convert glucose into energy?

A

insulin

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6
Q

cells use for energy storage and as a source of energy?

A

carbohydrates

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7
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molecule provided by plants accounts for the energy in a herbivore’s diet?

A

glucose

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8
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required for growth to occur in an animal

A

nutrients converted into energy

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9
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necessary for a plant to convert the energy of the sun into energy it can use

A

chlorophyll

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10
Q

Food contains sugar which is converted into energy through _____.

A

cellular respiration

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11
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a cell process that releases energy from food

A

cellular respiration

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12
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molecules are an essential component for energy production in animal cells?

A

carbohydrates

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13
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a nutrient, released when fertilizer decomposes, aids in the growth of tissues in plants

A

nitrogen

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14
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a characteristic do all single-celled and multicellular organisms have in common

A

they take in nutrients and break down the nutrients to release
energy

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15
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When an organism oxidizes food, some of the energy is lost - where does it go?

A

Energy is released as heat.

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16
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main component of carbohydrates?

A

sugar

17
Q

the process by which the energy from the sun is used to create glucose molecules?

A

photosynthesis

18
Q

needed for breaking down food molecules in cells after digestion has occurred

A

oxygen

19
Q

promotes the growth of animals?

A

protein

20
Q

the primary molecule broken down for energy in cells?

A

sugar

21
Q

the source of most food energy?

A

sunlight

22
Q

molecule, found in food, supplies the energy needed by organisms to perform life functions?

A

sugar

23
Q

the primary function of carbohydrates in an animal cell?

A

to provide cellular energy

24
Q

the products of cellular respiration?

A

carbon dioxide and water

25
Q

molecule created by plants is broken down by the human body to provide energy for its life processes?

A

glucose

26
Q

molecule is a product of respiration?

A

carbon dioxide

27
Q

most associated with the building and repair of cells, organelles, and tissues?

A

protein