Module 8 Cellular Energy

Front

What is the light-dependent reaction of photosynthesis also called?

Back

Electron transport chain (ETC)

Front

During which step of cellular respiration is most of the ATP produced?

Back

Electron transport chain

Front

What is the process of building larger molecules from smaller ones called?

Back

Anabolic pathway

Front

What is the electron carrier of plant cells that is integral to photosynthesis?

Back

NAD+

Front

What does the first law of thermodynamics state about energy?

Back

Energy is neither created nor destroyed, only transformed.

Front

What is the primary function of the Calvin cycle in photosynthesis?

Back

To convert carbon dioxide and other compounds into glucose.

Front

What is glycolysis?

Back

The process of breaking down glucose to produce energy in the form of ATP.

Front

What is the role of ATP in cellular processes?

Back

ATP serves as the primary energy currency of the cell.

Front

What is a catabolic pathway?

Back

A metabolic pathway that breaks down molecules to release energy.

Front

What is the main product of the Krebs cycle?

Back

NADH, FADH2, and ATP.