Cellular Processes and Energy

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Cellular Respiration

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A process that releases energy by breaking down glucose and other food molecules in the presence of oxygen.

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NADH

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An electron carrier involved in cellular respiration.

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Matrix

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The innermost compartment of the mitochondrion.

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NADPH

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An electron carrier involved in photosynthesis.

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Mitochondrion

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An organelle where cellular respiration occurs.

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FADH2

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An electron carrier produced during the Krebs cycle.

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Chloroplast

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An organelle where photosynthesis takes place.

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Chlorophyll

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A green pigment responsible for the absorption of light to provide energy for photosynthesis.

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ATP

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A molecule that carries energy within cells.

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Glycolysis

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The process of breaking down glucose into pyruvate.