Mindmap

• What is the process by which plants convert light energy into sugar?

  Photosynthesis
• What is the primary purpose of respiration in living organisms?

  To release energy from sugar
• What are the two main types of respiration?

  • Cellular respiration
  • Fermentation
• What role does sugar play in plants?

  It serves as energy and building materials
• What happens to sugar after it is converted in the body?

  It is converted to glycogen
• What is Type 1 diabetes characterized by?

  Insufficient insulin production by pancreas cells
• What is Type 2 diabetes characterized by?

  Body cells do not respond to insulin
• What is a consequence of diabetes related to blood sugar?

  Build up of dry blood sugar in the body
• Where does photosynthesis occur in plants?

  In chloroplasts
• What are the requirements for photosynthesis?

  Water and light
• What gas do plants take in during photosynthesis?

  CO2
• What gas do plants release during photosynthesis?

  O2
• How do plants obtain water?

  Through their roots
• What do plants use sugars for?

  Energy and building materials
• How do plants store excess sugar?

  As starch
• What do plants make using sugar?

  Cellulose for the cell wall
• What are the main functions of photosynthesis in plants?

  • Converts light energy into sugar
  • Provides energy and building materials
  • Stores excess sugar as starch
• What is the process of respiration in plants?

  Releases energy from sugar
• What gases are exchanged during respiration in plants?

  O2 goes in, CO2 comes out
• Do plants use oxygen during respiration?

  Yes, they use some oxygen
• What are some types of algae and their characteristics?

  • Types: Various species
  • Examples: Red algae, green algae
  • Uses: Food, biofuels
  • Algae bloom: Rapid growth of algae
  • Red tide: Harmful algal bloom
• What is the structure of a virus?

  Nucleic acids and proteins
• What type of genetic material can viruses have?

  DNA or RNA
• How do viruses reproduce?

  By infecting cells
• What do viruses cause?

  Many diseases
• What are the characteristics of bacteria?

  • Prokaryotic cells (no nucleus)
  • Genetic material: DNA
  • Have cell walls
  • Reproduce asexually
  • Can be helpful or harmful
  • Many are decomposers
• What causes cancer?

  Uncontrolled cell division
• What are some risk factors for cancer?

  Genetics, environment, lifestyle
• What are common treatments for cancer?

  Surgery, chemotherapy, radiation
• What is Type 2 diabetes characterized by?

  High blood sugar levels over time
• What are the risk factors for Type 2 diabetes?

  Obesity, genetics, lifestyle
• What are common symptoms of Type 2 diabetes?

  Thirst and frequent urination
• What are the treatments for Type 2 diabetes?

  Diet, exercise, medication
• What is alcohol classified as?

  A depressant
• How does alcohol affect brain function?

  It impairs brain function
• What potential damage can alcohol cause?

  Liver damage
• What is the addiction potential of alcohol?

  It has addiction potential
• What is the process of cellular respiration?

  • Temporary oxygen supply
  • Electrons move through the electron transport chain
  • Electrons pass to oxygen to form water
  • Mitochondria makes ATP
  • Glucose is broken down for energy
  • Converts chemical energy to ATP
  • Uses oxygen
  • Main purpose: cellular energy
  • Produces many ATP molecules
• What is the main purpose of cellular respiration?

  To produce cellular energy
• What does cellular respiration break down?

  Glucose molecules