You Are What You Eat Unit Review

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What macromolecule do male emperor penguins use as stored energy during winter?

Back

Lipids

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What is the primary goal of cellular respiration?

Back

To make ATP

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What happens to light energy during photosynthesis?

Back

It is changed to glucose.

Front

Define cellular respiration.

Back

The breakdown of glucose to release ATP.

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What must a molecule contain to be considered 'organic'?

Back

Carbon and Hydrogen.

Front

What are carbohydrates primarily used for in the body?

Back

As a source of energy.

Front

What is the role of ATP in cellular processes?

Back

ATP serves as the main energy currency of the cell.

Front

What is the process of photosynthesis?

Back

The conversion of light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose.

Front

What are lipids commonly known as?

Back

Fats and oils.

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What is the byproduct of cellular respiration?

Back

Carbon dioxide and water.