Respiration And Photosyntis Flashcards

(11 cards)

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Biochemical

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relating to the chemical processes and substances which occur within living organisms.

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Respiration

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The action of breathing

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Aerobic respiration

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A chemical process in which oxygen is used to make energy from carbohydrates (sugars)

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Anaerobic respiration

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the type of respiration through which cells can break down sugars to generate energy in the absence of oxygen.

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5
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Enzymes

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proteins that help speed up metabolism, or the chemical reactions in our bodies.

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6
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Lacticv acid

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A substance made from sugars in milk, by the action of certain enzymes.

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Solar energy

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any type of energy generated by the sun.

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photosynthesis

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the process by which plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create oxygen and energy in the form of sugar.

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Chemical energy

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energy stored in the bonds of atoms and molecules.

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10
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Chlorophyll

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a green pigment, present in all green plants and in cyanobacteria, which is responsible for the absorption of light to provide energy for photosynthesis.

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Stomata

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tiny, microscopic and critical for photosynthesis.

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