Cell Respiration & Photosynthesis Flashcard

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What is the term for cellular respiration that requires oxygen?

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Aerobic respiration is the process of producing cellular energy in the presence of oxygen.

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What happens if oxygen is present during glycolysis?

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Glycolysis leads to two other pathways that create large amounts of energy.

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How many times more ATP is produced by the Krebs cycle and ETC compared to fermentation?

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The Krebs cycle and Electron Transport Chain (ETC) produce 18 times more ATP than fermentation.

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What is released into the air during the light reaction of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen is released during the light reactions of photosynthesis.

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What is the main process depicted in the diagram?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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Define cellular respiration.

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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy (ATP), carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the green pigment in plants that absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, to drive the process of photosynthesis.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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The two main stages of photosynthesis are the light-dependent reactions and the light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle).

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What is fermentation and when does it occur?

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Fermentation is an anaerobic process that occurs when oxygen is not available, allowing cells to produce energy from glucose.

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What is the main product of glycolysis?

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The main product of glycolysis is pyruvate, along with a small amount of ATP and NADH.