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1
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What does NAD+ do

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accepts electrons

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2
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what does NADH do

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delivers electrons

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3
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what is the transition reaction?

A

transition between glycolysis and the krebs cycle

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4
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what are light reactions?

A

make two molecules needed for next step of photosynthesis

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5
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Calvin cycle

A

chemical reaction that occurs during photosynthesis forming glucose

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6
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transport proteins?

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transport substances across biological membranes

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7
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what does chlorophyll do

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absorbs light energy and helps convert it into chemical energy

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8
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what is ethanol

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a type of alcohol

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9
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what is ATP

A

Adenosine Triphosphate which provides energy

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10
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electron

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negative electric charge and surround nucleus of an atom

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11
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what is the hydrogen ion pump?

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membrane protein that transports hydrogen ions through membranes.

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12
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hydrogen ion

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positively charged hydrogen atom that has lost its electron.

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13
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lactic acid?

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organic acid produced by the body during certain types of exercise

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14
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what is BTB or bromothymol blue?

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a PH indicator

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15
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mitochondrion matrix

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inside the inner membrane and helps cells produce energy and has its own DNA and ribosomes

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16
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glycolysis

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breaks down glucose into smaller molecules called pyruvates. first step in CR to help provide energy

17
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krebs cycle

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2nd step in cellular respiration which occurs in the mitochondria.

18
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what does krebs cycle convert into ATP

A

pyruvate

19
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What is Acetyl CoA

A

important in cellular respiration which is how cells produce energy.

20
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what is pyruvate?

A

it is produced during glycolysis. it can be converted into Acetyl CoA

21
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what does it mean to be aerobic?

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requires oxygen

22
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what is charles keeling known for?

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his work in measuring carbon dioxide levels

23
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what is inside of the inner membrane mitochondria?

A

the electron transport chain.

24
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what is the proper balanced chemical reaction for photosynthesis

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C(6)H(12)O(6)+6O(2)

25
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what is the formula for cellular respiration

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6CO(2)+6H(2)O

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