Unit 5 Vocab Flashcards

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1
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ATP

A

molecule that transfers energy from the
breakdown of food molecules to cell
processes.

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2
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ADP

A

lower-energy molecule that can be
converted into ATP

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3
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thylakoid

A

membranes
of the thylakoids contain chlorophyll, other light-absorbing molecules, and
proteins.

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4
Q

light-independent reaction

A

use energy from the light-dependent
reactions to make sugars.

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5
Q

stroma

A

support tissue of an organ

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6
Q

glycolysis

A

breakdown of glucose by enzyme

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7
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photosynthesis

A

is a process that captures energy from sunlight to make
sugars that store chemical energy.

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8
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chloroplast

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serve as site of photosynthesis

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9
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aerobic

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needs oxygen to take place.

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10
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chlorophyll

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absorbs some of the energy in visible light

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11
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fermentation

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chemical process by which molecules such as glucose are broken down anaerobically

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12
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kreb’s Cycle

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produces molecules that carry energy to the second part of cellular respiration.

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13
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mitochondria

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supply energy to cell

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14
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anaerobic

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doesn’t need oxygen

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15
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autotroph

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can produce its own food

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16
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cellular respiration

A

cell drive energy from glucose

17
Q

electron transport chain

A

collection of protein bound

18
Q

light-dependent reaction

A

capture energy from sunlight.

19
Q

Calvin Cycle

A

cycle chemical reaction

20
Q

heteroroph

A

get food from other organism