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Biochemistry
Biochemistry Bocabulary
Term | Definition |
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Aerobic | relating to, involving, or requiring free oxygen. |
Anaerobic | relating to, involving, or requiring an absence of free oxygen. |
ATP | is a molecule that carries energy within cells. |
Cellular Respiration | is a set of metabolic reactions and processes that take place in the cells of organisms to convert biochemical energy from nutrients into adenosine triphosphate. |
Fermentation | the chemical breakdown of a substance by bacteria, yeasts, or other microorganisms, typically involving effervescence and the giving off of heat. |
Glycolysis | the breakdown of glucose by enzymes, releasing energy and pyruvic acid. |
Mitochondria | an organelle found in large numbers in most cells, in which the biochemical processes of respiration and energy production occur. |