Sunday, October 5, 2008

Photosynthesis! & Cellular Respiration!

Photosynthesis
FORMULA:  CO2 + H20--> C6H12O6 +O2

Photosynthesis occurs only in the chlorophyll of plants. This produces ATP, which is energy. 
It goes through several stages to turn Carbon, Water & sunlight into BAM energy. 

Cellular Respiration: 
FORMULA:O2 + C6 H12 O6 --> CO2+H2O+ATP
Cellular respiration occurs in all living creatures. It turns glucose molecules into ATP. 
It starts with the process of Glycosis in the Cytoplasm. It produces 2 ATPs and 2 Purivic Acids.
If there is no oxygen then the glucose goes through a process called fermentation.
2 types of fermentation.
-Alcoholic-  Where it produces 2ATPs, alcohol & CO2
-Lactic Acid- Produces 2 ATP & lactic Acid

Then it goes to the Krebs Cycle

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