Midterm Review Session

Front

What are waxes, oils, and fats examples of?

Back

Lipids

Front

What process requires glycolysis?

Back

Cellular respiration

Front

Which process requires mitochondria?

Back

Cellular respiration

Front

What is the equation for cellular respiration?

Back

6O₂ + C₆H₁₂O₆ → 6CO₂ + 6H₂O

Front

Which diagram shows cancer cells?

Back

Diagram A

Front

Define lipids.

Back

Lipids are a group of organic compounds that are insoluble in water, including fats, oils, and waxes.

Front

What is glycolysis?

Back

Glycolysis is the metabolic pathway that converts glucose into pyruvate, producing ATP and NADH.

Front

What is the main function of mitochondria?

Back

Mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell, generating ATP through cellular respiration.

Front

What is photosynthesis?

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between photosynthesis and cellular respiration?

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Photosynthesis converts carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen using sunlight, while cellular respiration converts glucose and oxygen into carbon dioxide, water, and energy (ATP).