Unit 2_Cell Energy and Reproduction_EOC Review_1

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What is active transport?

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Active transport is the process by which cells move substances across their membrane against a concentration gradient, using energy (usually from ATP).

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What is the role of ATP in cellular processes?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) serves as the primary energy carrier in cells, providing the energy needed for various cellular functions, including active transport.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose, using carbon dioxide and water.

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What is cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is the metabolic process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy (ATP), carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is the significance of oxygen in cellular respiration?

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Oxygen is essential for aerobic cellular respiration, as it acts as the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain, allowing for the production of ATP.

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What is the byproduct of photosynthesis?

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The primary byproduct of photosynthesis is oxygen, which is released into the atmosphere.

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What happens to cells in an anaerobic environment?

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In an anaerobic environment, cells cannot perform aerobic respiration, leading to a switch to anaerobic processes like fermentation, which produces less energy.

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What is the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration?

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Photosynthesis and cellular respiration are interconnected processes; photosynthesis converts light energy into glucose, while cellular respiration converts glucose into usable energy (ATP).

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What is glucose's role in cellular metabolism?

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Glucose is a primary energy source for cells, serving as a substrate for cellular respiration to produce ATP.

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What is the function of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the green pigment in plants that absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, to drive the photosynthesis process.