B4 bioenergetics Flashcards
1
Q
what is the equation for photosynthesis
A
carbon dioxide + water –> glucose + oxygen
2
Q
what is the equation for glucose
A
C6H12O6
3
Q
what s the inverse square law
A
light intensity is inversely proportional 1/distance^2
4
Q
what are some uses of glucose
A
-respiration
-turned into insoluble starch for storage
-produce fat and oil for storage
-produce cellulose
-combine with nitrate to make amino acids
5
Q
what type of reaction is respiration
A
exothermic
6
Q
what is aerobic respiration
A
-uses oxygen
-yields the most energy
7
Q
what is anaerobic respiration
A
-occurs when there is not enough oxygen
-does not yield as much energy
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8
Q
how is respiration increased when excising
A
-heart rate increase
-breathing rate increase
-breath volume increasing
