Unit 3: Chapter 6 - Energy And Metabolism

Question 1

What is the cymbal for Glucose?

Answer 1

C6 H12 O6

Question 2

What is the cymbal for Oxygen?

Answer 2

O2

Question 3

What is the symbol for carbon dioxide?

Answer 3

CO2

Question 4

What is the cymbal for water?

Answer 4

H2O

Question 5

Name the symbolic formula for cellular respiration.

Answer 5

C6H12O6 + 6O2 —> 6CO2 + 6H2O + energy

Question 6

Name the formula of cellular respiration in words.

Answer 6

Sugars + Oxygen —> Carbon dioxide + Water

Question 7

What is cellular respiration also known as?

Answer 7

A catabolic pathway.

Question 8

What is a catabolic pathway?

Answer 8

A sequence that breaks down complex molecules into smaller units, usually releasing energy in the process.

Question 9

Name the symbolic formula of Photosynthesis.

Answer 9

6CO2 + 6H2O + Energy —> C6H12O6 + 6O2

Question 10

Name the formula of photosynthesis in words.

Answer 10

Carbon dioxide + water —> sugars + oxygen

Question 11

What is photosynthesis also known as?

Answer 11

An anabolic Pathway.

Question 12

What is an Anabolic Pathway?

Answer 12

Those that require energy to synthesize larger molecules.

Question 13

What is bioenergetics?

Answer 13

The concept of energy flow through living systems.

Question 14

What do living things consume as a major source of energy?

Answer 14

Sugar!

Question 15

What do consumed carbohydrates have?

Answer 15

Origins in photosynthesizing organisms like plants.

Question 16

What happens during photosynthesis?

Answer 16

Plants use the energy from the sun to convert carbon dioxide gas into sugar molecules, like glucose.

Question 17

What form is energy provided in during photosynthesis?

Answer 17

Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)

Question 18

What is ATP?

Answer 18

A nucleic acid that provides energy to drive and support many processes in living cells.

Question 19

What 4 cells do we see ATP as the energy source?

Answer 19

Muscle contractions, nerve impulse propagation, condensate dissolution, and chemical synthesis.

Question 20

List 3 examples of anabolic (building) pathways

Answer 20

1. Synthesizing sugars from CO2.
2. Proteins from amino acid building blocks.
3. Synthesis on new DNA strands from nucleic acids.

Question 21

List 2 examples of Catabolic (breakdown) pathways.

Answer 21

1. Breakdown of Glucose into ATP.
2. Breakdown of fats.