Topic 4- Bioenergetics Keywords Flashcards
1
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Photosynthesis
A
The process by which plants make glucose using carbon dioxide, water and sunlight
2
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Respiration
A
The process by which ENERGY is RELEASED from glucose
3
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Limiting factor
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Factor that is slowing down the rate of photosynthesis when it is not present
4
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Aerobic respiration
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Respiration where oxygen is used to release lots of energy
5
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Anaerobic respiration
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Respiration where oxygen is NOT used and releases only small amount of energy
6
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Fermentation
A
Anaerobic respiration in yeast
7
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Oxygen debt
A
The amount of extra oxygen the body needs after exercise to react with the built up lactic acid and remove it from the cells
8
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Metabolism
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All of the chemical reactions in a cell or the body
