Respiration And Photosyntis Flashcards
(11 cards)
Biochemical
relating to the chemical processes and substances which occur within living organisms.
Respiration
The action of breathing
Aerobic respiration
A chemical process in which oxygen is used to make energy from carbohydrates (sugars)
Anaerobic respiration
the type of respiration through which cells can break down sugars to generate energy in the absence of oxygen.
Enzymes
proteins that help speed up metabolism, or the chemical reactions in our bodies.
Lacticv acid
A substance made from sugars in milk, by the action of certain enzymes.
Solar energy
any type of energy generated by the sun.
photosynthesis
the process by which plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create oxygen and energy in the form of sugar.
Chemical energy
energy stored in the bonds of atoms and molecules.
Chlorophyll
a green pigment, present in all green plants and in cyanobacteria, which is responsible for the absorption of light to provide energy for photosynthesis.
Stomata
tiny, microscopic and critical for photosynthesis.