Cellular energy vocabulary review

A biomolecule used by living organisms to store and release energy.

• ATP

• ADP

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

A biomolecule that can be converted to ATP with the addition of a phosphate group

• ATP

• ADP

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

Energy in motion.

• Potential energy

• Kinetic energy

• Mechanical energy

• Electrical energy

Energy that is stored

• Potential energy

• Kinetic energy

• Mechanical energy

• Chemical energy

The chemical reactions that occur in a cell to maintain life.

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Metabolism

• Fermentation

Organisms that use energy directly from the sun to produce glucose and other carbohydrates.

• Autotrophs

• Heterotrophs

• Consumers

• Carnivores

The stage of photosynthesis that does not require light.

• Calvin cycle

• Light dependent reactions

• Anaerobic respiration

• Aerobic respiration

Process of converting inorganic carbon found in carbon dioxide to organic carbon found in glucose.

• Carbon fixation

• Carbon cycle

• Carbon maturation

• Respiration

Organisms that obtain energy by consuming other plants and animals.

• Autotrophs

• Heterotrophs

• Carnivores

• Producers

Process that uses the sun’s energy to convert water and carbon dioxide to glucose and oxygen.

• Photosynthesis

• Aerobic respiration

• Anaerobic respiration

• Fermentation