Macromolecules
What element is found in all organic macromolecules?
Carbon
What organelle acts as the control center of the cell?
Nucleus
What organelle is the site of photosynthesis?
Chloroplast
What organelle performs cellular respiration?
Mitchondria
What is the variable you change in an experiment?
Independent Variable
Which macromolecules are the main source of quick energy for cells?
Carbihydrates/Carbs
What organelle produces energy in the form of ATP in animal cell?
Mitochondria
What gas is taken in during photosynthesis?
Carbon dioxide or CO2
What is the main energy molecule produced in cellular respiration?
ATP
What is the variable you measure?
Dependent Variable
What macromolecule stores genetic information?
Nucleic Acid/s
What organelle in plant cells captures sunlight?
Chloroplast
What is the main product of photosynthesis?
Glucose
What gas is required for cellular respiration?
Oxygen or O2
What do we call variables that are kept the same in an experiment?
Control Variables
What are the building blocks (monomers) of proteins?
Amino Acids
What structure protects plant cells and provides support?
Cell Wall
What are the two stages of photosynthesis that converts CO2 to glucose?
Calvin Cycle
What are the three stages of aerobic respiration?
Glycolysis, Krebs Cycle and Electron Transport Chain
Why is it important to repeat trials in an experiment?
To increase reliability and reduce error
Which type of macromolecule makes up the cell membrane?
Lipids or Fats
What is the role of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?
To transport proteins and lipids
Write the balanced equation for photosynthesis.
6CO₂ + 6H₂O + light → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂
Write the balanced equation for cellular respiration.
C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ → 6CO₂ + 6H₂O + ATP
What are the three parts of a CER explanation?
Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning