Solutions, Bioenergetics (Cellular Respiration, Photosynthesis, ATP)

Flashcards about solutions, ATP, cellular respiration, and photosynthesis.

H3O+

Hydronium ion; indicates acidic conditions.

Solution

A mixture of one or more chemical solutes dissolved in a liquid solvent; homogeneous mixtures.

Solutes

Breaks into individual particles; covalent compounds break into molecules, ionic compounds break into + and - ions.

ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate)

The main source of energy for reactions/processes inside the cell.

ATP

Is converted into ADP (adenosine diphosphate) when it is used for energy; a phosphate bond is broken in ATP and energy is released.

ATP

Produced by cellular respiration; sugars like glucose can be broken down to make ATP.

Cellular Respiration

Converting sugars into ATP; aerobic requires oxygen and produces more ATP, anaerobic does not require oxygen and produces less ATP.

Aerobic Respiration

Sugar (C6H12O6) + Oxygen (O2) -> Carbon dioxide (CO2) + Water + ATP; produces more ATP for each sugar molecule than anaerobic; requires mitochondria.

Anaerobic Respiration

Produces less ATP than aerobic respiration; occurs in the cytoplasm, no mitochondria required; occurs in both plants and animals.

Photosynthesis

Converting light energy, carbon dioxide, and water to produce oxygen and sugars.

Photosynthesis Equation

Light + 6CO2 + 6H₂O -> C6H12O6 + 6O2; occurs inside the chloroplasts of plant cells