Bio Ch 8 Vocab

Front

Ability to do work.

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Energy

Front

Study of energy flow and transformation in the universe.

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Thermodynamics

Front

Chemical reactions in a cell.

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Metabolism

Front

Light energy from the sun is converted to chemical energy for cell use.

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Photosynthesis

Front

Flattened, saclike membranes arranged in stacks.

Back

Thylakoids

Front

Light-absorbing molecules in thylakoid membranes.

Back

Pigments

Front

Processes that do not require oxygen.

Back

Anaerobic

Front

Processes that require oxygen:

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Aerobic

Front

Glucose is broken down in the cytoplasm through _____________________.

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Glycolysis

Front

Regenerates NAD+ in the cytoplasm, producing small ATP.

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Fermentation