Science term 1

• Aerobic Respiration


  A type of respiration that occurs in the presence of oxygen, producing ATP as the primary byproduct, such as in the mitochondria of cells.
• Respiration

  A process by which cells convert glucose into energy in the form of ATP, releasing carbon dioxide and water as byproducts.
• Anaerobic Respiration


  A type of respiration that occurs in the absence of oxygen, producing lactic acid or ethanol as byproducts, such as in muscle cells during intense exercise.
• Anaerobic Respiration vs Aerobic Respiration

  Aerobic respiration requires oxygen, produces ATP and CO2, and occurs in mitochondria, whereas anaerobic respiration does not require oxygen, produces lactic acid or ethanol, and occurs in tissues with low oxygen levels.
• Photosynthesis


  The process by which plants convert light energy from the sun into chemical energy in the form of glucose.
• Fermentation


  The metabolic process in which microorganisms break down carbohydrates into alcohols and carbon dioxide, occurring in the absence of oxygen.
• Iodine test


  A method to detect starch in plant tissues, such as leaves, by reacting with iodine solution to form a blue-black complex.