Unit 4—Cellular Energy and Plants Study Guide
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ATP
What is the full name for ATP and explain why that is the name?
Draw a simplified structure for the ATP molecule below, labeling its parts.
What is ATP’s primary function?
How does it perform that function?
Explain the ATP to ADP cycle, what happens at each step?
Unit 4—Cellular Energy and Plants Study Guide
Photosynthesis
In what type of cells does photosynthesis occur? Which organelle is responsible for this process?
What are the three possible carbohydrates that photosynthesis can be used to create, AND what are they used
for?
Write out the balanced chemical formula below. In the second box, write out the names for the reactants and
products.
Cellular Respiration
In what type of cells does cellular respiration occur? Which organelle is responsible for this process?
Write out the balanced chemical formula below. In the second box, write out the names for the reactants and
products.
Fermentation
Explain the difference between aerobic and anaerobic processes.
Explain the two options the cell has to create ATP after glycolysis. What is the deciding factor for which process
then takes place?
Unit 4—Cellular Energy and Plants Study Guide
We saw in our Yeast demo that gas was produced when the yeast was placed in each of the drinks.
What was the gas that was produced?
What process was that gas a product of?
Reaction
Location
Energy Process
Light-dependent reaction
The Calvin Cycle
The Krebs Cycle
Electron Transport
Photosynthesis v. Cellular Respiration
Photosynthesis
Cellular Respiration
Organelle for process
Reactants
Electron Transport Chain
Cycle involved (Where does
the cycle take place and its
primary function is what?)
Products
What is a carbohydrate? Explain the basic structure and what to look for.
Unit 4—Cellular Energy and Plants Study Guide
Plant Structure and Function
Plant Organ
Primary Functions
Leaves
Explain the process of sexual reproduction in plants using the following terms:
anther
stigma
pollen
sperm cells
egg
style
ovary
pollination
pollinator
fertilization
petals
pistil
Why is transpiration necessary for tall plants?
Type of Tissue
Location
Function