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photosynthesis/respi
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| energy | strength for physical and mental activity |
| cellular respiration | process of producing ATP by by breaking down carbon based molecules. |
| mitochondria | -bean shaped organelle that supplies energy to the cell and has its own ribosomes and DNA |
| glycolysis | breakdown of glucose by enzymes |
| aerobic | process that requires oxygen |
| anaerobic | process that doesnt require oxygen |
| Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)- | molecule that transfers energy from the breakdown of food molecules to cell processes |
| enzyme | protein that catalyzes chemical reactions for organisms |
| photosynthesis | process by which light energy is converted to chemical energy, produces sugar and oxygen from carbon dioxide and water |
| chloroplast | organelle that converts solar energy into chemical energy, contains chlorophyll |
| chlorophyll | light absorbing pigment in photosynthetic organisms |
| xylem | tissue that transports water and diffused minerals in vascular plants |
| glucose | simple sugar that is an instant source of energy |
| stomata | -pores in the cuticle of a plant through which gas exchange occurs |
| phloem | tissue that transports sugars in vascular plants |
| grana | stacks of thylakoids in the stroma in the chloroplast. |
| palisade layer | layer of parallel cells below the epidermis of the leaf |
| spongy layer | contains cells, allowing for air pockets. |
| guard cells | pair of cells that controls the opening and closing of of a stoma in plant tissue |
| stroma | the supportive tissue of an epithelial organ |
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