Unit 2 - General

Front

What is an organism that can make its own food called?

Back

Autotroph

Front

What process do autotrophs use to make their own energy?

Back

Photosynthesis

Front

Which stage of cellular respiration occurs without oxygen?

Back

Glycolysis

Front

Where do the light-independent reactions of photosynthesis occur?

Back

Stroma

Front

Which biomolecule contains sulfur atoms?

Back

Proteins

Front

What is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis?

Back

Chlorophyll

Front

What is the equation for photosynthesis?

Back

6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2

Front

What is the main purpose of cellular respiration?

Back

To convert glucose into ATP energy.

Front

What are the two main types of autotrophs?

Back

Photoautotrophs and Chemoautotrophs.

Front

What is the role of the mitochondria in cells?

Back

To produce ATP through cellular respiration.