Respiration Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
Q
Biochemical
A
Chemical processes of a living organism
2
Q
Respiration
A
Energy released as food
3
Q
Aerobic respiration
A
Energy released as food requiring oxygen
4
Q
Anaerobic respiration
A
Energy released as food not requiring oxygen
5
Q
Enzymes
A
Proteins to help chemical reactions
6
Q
Lactic acid
A
Breaks down energy when oxygen is low
7
Q
Solar energy
A
Energy derived from the sun
8
Q
Photosynthesis
A
The energy used to make food
9
Q
Chemical energy
A
Bonds of atoms and molecules
10
Q
Chlorophyll
A
Responsible for the absorption of light
11
Q
Stomata
A
Involved in the exchange of carbon dioxide
