Chapter 11/12 - Photosynthesis and Respiration Flashcards
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photolysis
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splitting of water by light
2
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aerobic respiration
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the controlled release of energy from food using oxygen
3
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anaerobic respiration (fermentation)
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the controlled release of energy from food without the use of oxygen
4
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biotechnology
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the use of living things or their components (especially cells and enzymes) to manufacture useful products or to carry out useful reactions
5
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Glycolysis
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Conversion of glucose into 2 molecules of pyruvic acid
