Sun to Cell
Define a catalyst
A chemical that speeds up a chemical reaction without altering the products of the reaction.
What is Mr. Collins favorite season? (Double points)
Winter, though there is something nice about all seasons
The chemicals allow plants to absorb different wavelengths of light
What are pigments?
What do the cells use to make glucose?
What is CO2 and H2O
Where does the substrate bind to the enzyme?
The active site
What did Mr. Collins major in in college? (Double points, triple points if you can also list the minor)
Majored in Environmental Science, minored in forestry
What is the chemical equation of cellular respiration
What is a byproduct of photosynthesis that cells use in cellular respiration?
What is O2
What is the function of inhibitors?
To slow down or stop enzyme substrate complexes from forming
What is the name of of Mr. Collins' son?
Clay
The buildup of this substance is the result of anaerobic respiration in muscle cells and causes cramps and burning sensations
What is lactic acid
Enzymes are often identifiable by their name. What can you look for to be able to identify a compound as an enzyme?
Ending in "-ase"
(example: amylase)
What is the name of Mr. Collins' daughter?
Clover
How much total ATP is produced from one molecule of glucose?
38
Do plant cells undergo cellular respiration? Explain your answer.
Yes. Photosynthesis simply converts light energy into sugar. The sugar still needs to be broken down into a usable form before the plant can use it.
Explain HOW enzymes speed up reactions.
Lowering the activation energy
How old is Mr. Collins? (You get one guess. Here are some clues: I am older than playstation and xbox. I saw 9/11 televised. I am older than the OJ Simpson trial but don't remember it. My first cell phone was a Motorola Razr that I got when I was 14.)
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