Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration- unit 2 Flashcards
Photosynthesis is the process in which green plants use the energy of _________ to convert _______ and ______________ into high-energy carbohydrates (_________) and ___________.
sunlight, water, carbon dioxide, glucose, and oxygen
What is the photosynthesis equation in words?
Carbon dioxide + water = sugar+ oxygen
What is the organelle responsible for photosynthesis?
Chloroplasts
What are the reactants of photosynthesis?
Glucose (sugar) and oxygen
What is the photosynthesis equation in numbers?
6CO2 + 6H20 = C6H12O6 + 6O2
What is the energy source for photosynthesis?
The sun
Cellular Respiration is the process that releases ______ from food in the presence of __________ to make ___ molecules of ______.
Energy, oxygen, 36, ATP
What are the 2 ways that cellular respiration captures energy?
Aerobically and Anaerobically
What is another name for adenosine triphosphate?
ATP
What is the definition of ATP?
Energy used by all cells.
What is the cellular respiration equation in numbers?
C6H12O6 + 6O2 = 6CO2 + 6H20 + ATP
What is the organelle responsible for cellular respiration?
Mitochondria
What is the cellular respiration equation in words?
Sugar + oxygen = carbon dioxide + water + energy (ATP)
Which type of respiration is more efficient?
Aerobic
Which type of respiration doesn’t use oxygen?
Anaerobic