Module 5 Intro
1. Module 5 Intro
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Module 5—Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
Reflect and Connect
After taking part in the scientific process and doing some research, are you able to make a list of how respiration research affects science, technology, and society? Create a list that can be posted in the discussion area and shared with other students.
Reflect on the Big Picture
Investigating cellular respiration and photosynthesis allows you to explore ways in which technology has benefited humans. Both processes are complex and involve many steps. You can now describe how energy and matter flow through photosynthesis and cellular respiration.
Self-Check
SC 1. Complete this Self-Check activity.
SC 2. The human body contains about 50 grams of ATP at any one time, and yet about 8 kilograms of ATP per hour are being produced. Explain the apparent discrepancy in this data.
Self-Check Answer
SC 2. Some of the ATP is being used to supply heat, energy for movement, and other life processes incessantly.
Module 5: Lesson 7 Assignment
Remember to submit the Assignment answers to your teacher as part of your Module 5: Lesson 7 Assignment.