Cells and Function
What is the basic unit of life?
Cells
What molecule is produced when ATP loses a phosphate group?
ADP
What is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis?
Chlorophyll
What is the purpose of Cellular Respiration?
To break down glucose to make energy in the form of ATP
What is the primary function of carbohydrates?
Quick Energy
Name the organelle responsible for Protein synthesis.
Ribosomes
How many phosphate groups are present in ATP?
three phosphate groups
In which part of the plant does photosynthesis primarily occur?
chloroplasts
What are the three main stages of cellular respiration.
glycolysis, the Krebs cycle, and the electron transport chain
Which macromolecule makes up the DNA?
Nucleic Acids
What structure controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell?
Cell membrane
Which organelle generates the ATP?
Mitochondria
What are the reactants of Light Dependent reaction?
Light and water
Where does glycolysis occur in the cell?
cytoplasm
What are the building blocks of Proteins called?
Amino Acids
What is the function of lysosomes?
Digest waste material, break down parts of the cell or clean up the cell
Which process of cellular respiration generates over 30 ATP.
ETC
What are the reactants of Light Independent reaction?
co2, ATP, and NADPH
What are the products of Kreb cycle (citric acid cycle)?
CO2, FADH2,ATP, and NADH
What are the 3 parts of a Nucleotide
Sugar, Phosphate group, and Nitrogenous Base.
Describe the difference between smooth Endoplasmic reticulum and Rough endoplasmic reticulum?
Smooth has no ribosomes and rough has ribosomes
Explain the significance of the ATP-ADP cycle in cellular metabolism.
It provides a continuous supply of energy for cellular processes
Write the complete chemical equation for Photosynthesis.
6Co2+6H2O+Light Energy----->C6H12O6+6O2
What is the overall equation for cellular respiration?
C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP
What is glycogen?
A storage form of glucose in animals.(Polysaccharide)