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Bio: Energy
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ATP | Adenosine Tri-Phosphate. The high energy molecule that is used for energy in organisms. |
| ADP | Adenosine Di-Phosphate. Lower energy molecule that is converted to ATP through Cellular Respiration. |
| calorie | The amount of energy it takes to raise 1 milliliter of water 1 degree Celsius. |
| Calorie | 1000 calories |
| Mitochondria | The organelle in eukaryotic cells where Cellular respiration occurs. The powerhouse of the cell. |
| Chloroplasts | The organelle in plant and algae cells where photosynthesis occurs. |
| Cellular Respiration | The process of turning ADP back into ATP. Generating energy for life. |
| Photosynthesis | The process plants use to make sunlight into sugars. |
| Glycolysis | When glucose is split in half, in preparation for cellular respiration. |