Unit 3 Summative 2 Flashcard

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What is aerobic respiration?

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A process that uses oxygen to convert glucose into energy, producing more ATP compared to anaerobic respiration.

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What is anaerobic respiration?

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A process that occurs without oxygen, resulting in less ATP production and producing byproducts like lactic acid or alcohol.

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What is ATP?

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Adenosine triphosphate, the energy currency of the cell, used to power various cellular processes.

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What is fermentation?

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A metabolic process that converts sugar to acids, gases, or alcohol in the absence of oxygen.

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What are the two types of fermentation?

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Lactic acid fermentation and alcoholic fermentation.

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What is lactic acid fermentation?

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A type of anaerobic respiration that occurs in muscle cells, producing lactic acid and ATP.

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What is alcoholic fermentation?

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A type of anaerobic respiration used by yeast cells, producing ethanol, carbon dioxide, and ATP.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which green plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What is the role of carbon dioxide in photosynthesis?

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It is a reactant that plants use to produce glucose and oxygen during photosynthesis.

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What is the carbon cycle?

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The process by which carbon is exchanged among the biosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere.