McGraw Hill Biology Ch. 8 FLASHCARDS

Front

_______________ is the ability to do work.

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Energy

Front

____________ is the study of the flow and transformation of energy in the universe

Back

thermodynamics

Front

All of the chemical reactions within a cell are categorized as the cell's ________________.

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Metabolism

Front

___________ is an anabolic process in which light energy from the Sun is converted into chemical energy for use by a plant.

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Photosynthesis

Front

___________ is the catabolic pathway in which molecules are broken down to release energy for use by a cell.

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Cellular respiration

Front

What is the most important biological molecule that provides energy?

Back

Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)

Front

What are flattened, saclike membranes arranged in stacks?

Back

Thylakoids

Front

Stacks of thylakoids are called ____________.

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Grana

Front

The fluid-filled space outside the grana is the ____________.

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Stroma

Front

Light-absorbing molecules are called _______________.

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Pigments