Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

This set of flashcards covers key terms and concepts related to photosynthesis, cellular respiration, and energy in organisms.

Photosynthesis

Converting light energy into chemical energy, turning light into food (glucose).

Cellular Respiration

Breaking down food (glucose) into ATP.

Autotroph

An organism that can make its own food, usually through photosynthesis.

Heterotroph

An organism that cannot make its own food and must eat other organisms.

Energy

The ability to do work.

Biomass

The total mass of all living tissue.

Cycle

A series of events that end where they began, moving in a circle.

Initial

At the beginning.

Monitor

To keep track of something.

Transform/Convert/fixed

To change from one form to another.

Aerobic

Respiration using oxygen, produces 38 ATPs.

Anaerobic

Respiration without oxygen, produces 2 ATP.