Organisms that make their own food: L. Autotrophs (producers)
Site of photosynthesis: A. Chloroplasts
Process occurs in a mitochondrion: J. Kreb's cycle
Process does not require oxygen: B. Anaerobic
Process requires oxygen: C. Aerobic
The anaerobic process of splitting glucose and forming two molecules of pyruvic acid: G. Glycolysis
The ability to do work (ATP): H. Energy
Energy-storing molecule: L. ATP
The pigment that traps sunlight: E. chlorophyll
This starts the process of photosynthesis: F. sunlight
This process does not require sunlight: G. Glycolysis
The pigment that traps sunlight: E. chlorophyll
In the context of photosynthesis and cellular respiration, the provided vocabulary terms are essential for understanding these biological processes. Autotrophs, denoted as organisms that make their own food, are typically producers, showcasing their ability to synthesize organic compounds through processes like photosynthesis. Chloroplasts, the site of photosynthesis, contain chlorophyll, the pigment responsible for trapping sunlight during the light-dependent reactions. The light-independent reactions, also known as the Calvin cycle, occur in the chloroplasts and contribute to glucose production.
The term "Glycolysis" refers to the anaerobic process where glucose is split, forming pyruvic acid. This occurs in the cytoplasm and is essential for both aerobic and anaerobic respiration. Energy, denoted as the ability to do work, is stored in the form of ATP (adenosine triphosphate), which serves as a crucial energy-carrying molecule. Cellular respiration processes, including the Krebs cycle (or Kreb's cycle), take place in the mitochondria and are aerobic, requiring oxygen.