Flashcard Review: Matter & Energy in Organisms (2024)

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What are fats broken down into?

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Lipids

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What is the equation for cellular respiration?

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Glucose + Oxygen --> Water + Carbon Dioxide + Energy

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What does organic mean in science?

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It contains carbon.

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What is the chemical formula for Carbon Dioxide?

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CO2

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in organisms?

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To provide energy.

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What are proteins made of?

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Amino acids.

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What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy?

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Photosynthesis.

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What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

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To speed up chemical reactions.

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What is the main product of photosynthesis?

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Glucose.

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What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

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Aerobic respiration requires oxygen; anaerobic does not.