Building Organic Molecules - Carbohydrates

These flashcards cover key concepts related to building organic molecules, specifically carbohydrates, through processes such as photosynthesis and cellular respiration.

Carbon (C)

Element with 6 protons, 6 electrons, and can form 4 bonds.

Hydrogen (H)

Element with 1 proton, 1 electron, and can form 1 bond.

Oxygen (O)

Element with 8 protons, 8 electrons, and can form 2 bonds.

Nitrogen (N)

Element with 7 protons, 7 electrons, and can form 3 bonds.

Photosynthesis

Process where inorganic molecules are converted into organic molecules like glucose using sunlight energy.

Producers

Organisms like flowers, trees, and grass that can make their own food through photosynthesis and are at the first trophic level.

Energy origin in photosynthesis

The energy comes from the sun, which provides light for the photosynthesis process.

ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate)

The energy-carrying molecule that stores energy in phosphate bonds during cellular respiration.

Aerobic respiration

Process of breaking down glucose using oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water.

Exhalation

The way the body gets rid of the end products of cellular respiration, primarily carbon dioxide.