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Energy of the Cell

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ATPenergy compound stored in cells
Glycolysisthe serisa of reactions in which a molecule of glucose is brken down
fermentationthe process _ the regeneration fo NAD+ to keep glycolysis running
Lactid acid fermentationthis is produces in the muscles when the body cannot supply oxygen to meet the muscles need.(may cause cramps and burning of the muscles)
Alcolhol fermentationpyruvic acid is broken down to produce alcohol and carbon dioxide(causes bread to rise)
respirationrelease of enerfy from the breakdown of food molecules in the presence of oxygen
Krebs Cycleprocess that breaks down the pyruvic acid molecules formed in glycolysis(also called citric acod cycle)
electron transport chainspecial molecules located in the inner membranes of the mitochondrion
citric acid(6 carbon compound formed during the Krebs cycle
mitochondrioncell organelle where enrgyi s produced
NAD+ and FAD+ electron carriers the transport high energy electrons released by the Krebs cycle to the inner embrane of the mitochondrion
photosynthesisprocess by which energy form sunlight is used to produce carbohydrates
pigmentscolored substances that absorbs ofr reflects light
chlorophyllprinciple pigment of green plants
light dependent reactionstage of photosynthesis in which the suns energy is captured by plants and converted into energy storage compounds
light independent reactionsstage of photosynthesis that does not involve sunlight
clavin cycle pathway that produces energy-rich sugars and removes carbon dioxide form the atmosphere

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