Definitions related to photosynthesis and repiration

1. • Construct Interactive Notes
• Staple 5 pages of binder paper to cover
• On Cover, write
Photosynthesis and Respiration Unit
Name and period
Draw a color picture

2. Definitions (pg 2)
Photosynthesis
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Cellular Respiration
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Autotroph
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Heterotroph
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Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
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3. • Photosynthesis: Process in which plants and
cyanobacteria use light energy to convert
carbon dioxide into glucose (sugar)

4. • Cellular Respiration: Process in which glucose
(sugar) is broken down in the presence of
oxygen to produce energy (ATP). Occurs in the
mitochondria

5. • Autotroph: An organism that is able to make
its own food using energy from sunlight or
chemicals

6. • Heterotroph: Organism that cannot make its
own food. It obtains food by consuming other
living things.

7. • Adenosine triphosphate (ATP): Consists of
adenine, a 5-carbon sugar called ribose, and 3
phosphate groups. Cells use ATP to store and
release energy. When a phosphate breaks off
of ATP it produces adenosine diphosphate
(ADP) and releases energy