Cell Metabolism

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Electrons pass through membranes to build up protons on one side
Process by which cells produce energy from carbohydrates
Process by which plants use sunlight, carbon dioxide and water to produce carbohydrates and oxygen
Breakdown of carbohydrates by enzymes, bacteria and yeasts in the absence of oxygen
Green pigment that reacts with sunlight to aid in production of carbohydrates
Class of pigments present mostly in plants; aid in photosynthesis
Anaerobic breakdown of glucose to pyruvic acid, makes a small amount of ATP
Membrane system found in chloroplasts that contain components for photosynthesis
3 carbon molecule formed during the process of glycolysis
Fermentation of pyruvate in organisms during vigorous exercise
Electron carrier produced during glycolysis
Organic molecule that acts as the mmain energy source for cell processes
Process of transfering carbon dioxide to organic compounds
Series of enzyme assisted reactions that produces a 3 carbon sugar molecule
Reactions that convert pyruvic acid into carbon dioxide and water
Process that does NOT require oxygen
Substance that gives another substance or mixture its color
Process that requires oxygen
Product of alcoholic fermentation by which pyruvate is broken down releasing carbon dioxide
Electron carrier that provides high energy electrons needed in the third stage of photosynthesis