Biology Processes Flashcard

Front

What is the equation for photosynthesis?

Back

CO₂ + H₂O → C₆H₁₂O₆ + O₂

Front

What is cellular respiration?

Back

The process by which all living organisms convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

Front

How does limiting glucose affect cellular respiration?

Back

The amount of cellular energy produced would decrease.

Front

What process is represented by the equation CO₂ + H₂O → C₆H₁₂O₆ + O₂?

Back

Photosynthesis.

Front

What do plants produce during photosynthesis?

Back

Sugars and oxygen.

Front

What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

Back

Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight, which is essential for the photosynthesis process.

Front

What is the main product of cellular respiration?

Back

ATP (adenosine triphosphate), which is the energy currency of the cell.

Front

What is the difference between autotrophs and heterotrophs?

Back

Autotrophs produce their own food (e.g., plants), while heterotrophs consume other organisms for energy (e.g., animals).

Front

What is the significance of the light-dependent reactions in photosynthesis?

Back

They convert solar energy into chemical energy (ATP and NADPH) and produce oxygen.

Front

What is the significance of the Krebs cycle in cellular respiration?

Back

It generates electron carriers (NADH and FADH₂) that are used in the electron transport chain to produce ATP.