Resperation Flashcards

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Biochemical

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A chemical reaction that takes place in a living thing

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Respiration

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The release of energy from food

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Aerobic Respiration

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Living things need energy to allow them to move, grow, stay warm and repair damaged parts

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Anaerobic Respiration

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Occurs without oxygen and releases less energy but more quickly than aerobic respiration

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5
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Enzymes

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Enzymes are proteins that act as biological catalysts by accelerating chemical reactions.

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Lactic Acid

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a colourless syrupy organic acid formed in sour milk, and produced in the muscle tissues during strenuous exercise.

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7
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Solar Energy

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radiant energy emitted by the sun.

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Photosynthesis

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Photosynthesis is a process used by plants and other organisms to convert light energy into chemical energy

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Chemical Energy

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Chemical energy is the energy of chemical substances that is released when they undergo a chemical reaction and transform into other substances.

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Chlorophyll

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Chlorophyll is responsible for the green color of many plants and algae.

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Stomata

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Stomata are cell structures in the epidermis of tree leaves and needles that are involved in the exchange of carbon dioxide and water between plants and the atmosphere.

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