Bioenergetics

Flashcards based on the lecture content regarding photosynthesis, respiration, and metabolism.

Photosynthesis occurs in and in plant cells.

chlorophyll and chloroplasts

The balanced chemical equation for photosynthesis shows that glucose is made through an __ reaction.

endothermic

The glucose produced during photosynthesis is used for __ or converted to starch or fat.

respiration

Light intensity and __ concentration can be limiting factors in the rate of photosynthesis.

CO2

As temperature increases, the rate of photosynthesis __, unless denaturing occurs.

increases

When measuring the rate of photosynthesis, we can count the __ produced.

bubbles

The independent variable that can be changed in a photosynthesis experiment is __ intensity.

light

If the distance from the light source is doubled, the light intensity __.

quarters

Aerobic respiration occurs in __, where energy for the organism is produced.

mitochondria

During anaerobic respiration, glucose is converted into __ acid.

lactic

A buildup of lactic acid creates an __ debt after intense exercise.

oxygen

When yeast undergoes anaerobic respiration, glucose is turned into and .

ethanol and carbon dioxide

The sum of all chemical reactions in a cell is referred to as __.

metabolism

Glucose can be converted into __ for making cell walls.

cellulose

Amino acids are produced from glucose and __ for protein synthesis.

nitrates