Bioenergetics

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What is an Autotroph?

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An organism that produces its own food using sunlight or chemical energy, such as plants.

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What is the energy currency of the cell?

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ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) is the molecule that carries energy within cells.

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What is the equation for Photosynthesis?

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carbon dioxide + water + sunlight --> glucose + oxygen

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Which organisms perform Photosynthesis?

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Only Autotrophs, such as plants and some bacteria.

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What is the goal of Cellular Respiration?

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To make ATP, which provides energy for cellular processes.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is a pigment in plants that absorbs sunlight, allowing photosynthesis to occur.

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What are Heterotrophs?

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Organisms that cannot produce their own food and must consume other organisms for energy.

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What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

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Aerobic respiration requires oxygen, while anaerobic respiration occurs without oxygen.

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What is the byproduct of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen is released as a byproduct of photosynthesis.

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What is the primary function of mitochondria?

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Mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell, where ATP is produced through cellular respiration.