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Biology
10th Grade
03/26/2009

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Anabolic Pathway
Definition
Uses smaller molecules to make larger ones-BUILDS UP!!!
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Catabolic Pathway
Definition
Breaks down large molecules into smaller molecules.
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Cellular Respiration
Definition
The process by which your body makes energy.
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ADP
Definition
Energy that contains two Adenosine.
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ATP
Definition
Energy that contains three Adenosine.
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Cytoplasm
Definition
Jelly like substance that makes up most of the cell. Also the site of Glycolosis
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Mitochondria
Definition
Power-house of the cell. Also the site of the Citric Acid Cycle and ETC.
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Cristae
Definition
Folding in the inner membrane of the mitochondria that increases surface area and ultimatly the amount of energy that can be made.
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Aerobic
Definition
glycolysis, citric acid cycle, electron transport chain. Requires oxygen for respiration.
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Anaerobic
Definition
glycolysis, fermentation. Does not require oxygen except for Glycolosis.
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Mitochondrial Matrix
Definition
A jelly like matrix contained in the mitochondria. The site of the Citric Acid Cycle
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Equation for Cellular Respiration
Definition
C6H12O6->6CO2+6H2O+Energy
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Phosphorylation
Definition
Occurs across the inner membrane of the mitochondria. Makes 34 ATP in the process of aerobic respiration.
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