Procese Flashcards
In Aerobic respiration what is the formula
Glucose + oxygen = cabon dioxide + water ( + energy)
In Anaerobic respiration what is the formula
Glucose = lactic acid ( + energy)
In Fermemtation what is the formula
Glucose = ethanol + carbon dioxide ( + energy)
What is Photosynthesis?
It is a chemical reaction that takes place in the chloroplasts to produce glucose.
What is Chemosythesis?
It is when bacteria use a variety of chemical reactions to make their own glucose.
What are four minerals a plant needs ro grow?
Nitrates, phosphates, potassium and magnesium.
Why does a plant need nitrates for?
Growth
Why does a plant need phosphates for?
Healthy roots
Why does a plant need potassium for?
Healthy leaves and flowers
Why does a plant need magnesium for?
Making chlorophyll
What is a producer?
A green plant/algae that makes its own food
What is a herbivore?
type of consumer that eats the producer
What is a carnivore?
A type of consumer that eats the producer
What is a apex predator?
last link in a food chain
What is prey?
an organism eaten by another organism.