b6 Flashcards

1
Q

name 4 ways glucose is used

A

Respiration
starch for storage
cellulose - cell walls
making amino acids

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2
Q

name an independent variable in the pondweed practical

A

light intensity

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3
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name 3 ways respiration is used

A

Warmth
Movement
Chemeical reactions

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4
Q

what are the uses for respiration

A

warmth
movement
chemical reaction

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5
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what is anerobic respiration

A

glucose —> lactic acid
respiration without oxygen which causes a build up of lactic acid
lactic acid causes fatigue
to remove the lactic acid it creates a condition called oxygen debt

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6
Q

why does anaerobic respiration produce less energy

A

glucose isnt completely broken down

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7
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what happens to lactic acid in the body

A

gets transported to the liver via the bloodstream where it is converted back
to glucose
to remove the lactic acid oxygen is required

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8
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what is oxygen debt

A

the amount of extra oxygen the body needs after exercise to deal with the lactic acid

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9
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whats the equation for anaerobic respiration i plants

A

glucose —>ethanol + carbon dioxide

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10
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what is metabolism

A

sum of all reactions in a cell or body

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11
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what are all the reactions in metablism

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glucose —> starch, glucose and cellulose
fatty acids –> lipids(fats)
respiration
breakdown of excess proteins (urea)

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