Respiration And Metabolism Flashcards
1
Q
What is respiration
A
Process of transferring energy from breaking down of glucose
2
Q
What type of reaction is respiration
A
Exothermic ( opposite to photosynthesis )
3
Q
What are three ways organisms use energy from respiration
A
- Make proteins from amino acids
- Allow muscles to contract
- Keep body temperature steady
4
Q
What is metabolism
A
The sum of All the chemical reactions in an organism
5
Q
What do glucose molecules join together to form
A
- Starch
- Glycogen
- Cellulose
6
Q
What is excess protein broken down into
A
Urea
Which is excreted in urine
