FLASHCARD: CELLULAR ENERGY (FALL24)

Front

What is the primary source of energy for life on Earth?

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Sunlight

Front

What series of energy-producing chemical reactions occurs in the mitochondria and produces about 34 ATP for the cell?

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Electron Transport Chain

Front

What important cell process is represented by the equation: C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + energy?

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Cellular respiration

Front

After glycolysis, what are the next two steps in aerobic respiration?

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Kreb's Cycle and Electron Transport Chain

Front

During which portion of photosynthesis is glucose created?

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Light-independent reactions

Front

What is the main purpose of cellular respiration?

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To convert biochemical energy from nutrients into ATP.

Front

What is ATP and why is it important for cells?

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ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell, providing energy for various cellular processes.

Front

What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

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Aerobic respiration requires oxygen, while anaerobic respiration occurs without oxygen.

Front

What are the end products of glycolysis?

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2 pyruvate, 2 ATP, and 2 NADH.

Front

What role do chloroplasts play in photosynthesis?

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Chloroplasts are the organelles where photosynthesis occurs, converting sunlight into chemical energy.