Unit 5 Plants & Energy Flashcard Review

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Where is chemical energy stored in a glucose molecule?

Back

In the bonds between carbon atoms.

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What makes a molecule organic?

Back

It contains carbon.

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Why do chloroplasts appear green?

Back

The chlorophyll reflects green light.

Front

What happens when lactose breaks down into galactose and glucose?

Back

A polymer breaks down into its separate monomers.

Front

What are the components of a molecule of ATP?

Back

Adenine, ribose, and phosphate group.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

Back

Chlorophyll absorbs light energy to convert it into chemical energy.

Front

Define a polymer.

Back

A large molecule made up of repeating subunits called monomers.

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What is the difference between a monosaccharide and a disaccharide?

Back

A monosaccharide is a single sugar unit, while a disaccharide consists of two sugar units.

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What is the primary function of ATP in cells?

Back

ATP serves as the main energy currency of the cell.

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What is photosynthesis?

Back

The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.