W8 How cells get energy Flashcards
how much water do most cells usually have
7
what’s the definition of gathering energy from the sun
movement of e-
what do e- like to associate with
protons or hydride ions (H-)
what is the equation of water content
H20+ H20 -> H30+ + OH-
what is bond breaking called
catabolism
what is bond making called
anabolism
what are the 3 e- cofactors
NAD+
NADP+
FAD
why is C used by cells
space for 4 e-
can form non-polar backbones
what is the definition of a calorie
the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of 1 g (1 ml) of water by 1 degree at a pressure of 1 Atmos
why do cells needs energy
biosynthesis
active transport of solutes + ions
light and heat
mechanical work
what are autotrophs
make their own food from inorganic carbon
get energy from sunlight
what are heterotroph
get energy from foods
use organic carbon mols to create ATP
what are photoheterotrophs
use light energy and organic substrates to synthesise organic molecules
what are chemotrophs
use energy from chemical bonds
what are lithotrophs
use inorganic compounds as e- donors