Unit 5: Homeostasis

Front

What is a feedback loop that increases the body's response to a stimulus?

Back

Positive feedback loop.

Front

What type of respiration does fermentation involve?

Back

Anaerobic respiration.

Front

What is the green pigment that 'traps' sunlight in plants?

Back

Chlorophyll.

Front

Which organelle is responsible for cellular respiration?

Back

Mitochondria.

Front

After the Krebs Cycle, where is the majority of usable energy contained?

Back

High Energy Electrons (NADH and FADH2).

Front

What is homeostasis?

Back

The process by which living organisms maintain a stable internal environment.

Front

What role do enzymes play in biological processes?

Back

Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions.

Front

What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

Back

Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis.

Front

What is the primary purpose of cellular respiration?

Back

To convert glucose into ATP, the energy currency of the cell.

Front

What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

Back

Aerobic respiration requires oxygen, while anaerobic respiration does not.