Homeostasis and Basic Biochemistry
Chemistry
Midterm 1 Study Deck 2/2
Sample Data
| Front | Passive diffusion |
| Back | substances can also diffuse along an electrochemical gradient; oppositely charged ions attract each other; if both electrical and concentration gradients act on an ion, the result is an [electrochemical gradient]
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| Front | ATP |
| Back | Glucose is used to make ATP, which provides energy that is used by cells directly Cellular respiration: C6H12O6 + 6O2 -> 6CO2 + 6H2O + energy (ATP) Glucose loses a hydrogen atom (is oxidized) while oxygen accepts a hydrogen atom (is reduced) |
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| Front | Functions of Life |
| Back | 1) Maintaining Boundaries2) Movement3) Responsiveness4) Digestion5) Metabolism6) Excretion7) Reproduction8) Growth/Devellopment |
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