5.5 Photosynthesis Flashcards
What are the biological processes in plants?
Photosynthesis, active transport, DNA replication, cell division, protein synthesis
What are the biological processes in animals?
Muscle contraction, homeostasis, active transport, DNA replication, cell division, protein synthesis
What do microorganisms need energy for?
DNA replication, cell division, protein synthesis, sometimes movement
What’s the equation for photosynthesis?
6CO2 + 6H2O + Energy => C6H12O6 (Glucose) + 6O2
Describe photosynthesis briefly:
The process where energy is converted from light into glucose using H2O and CO2.
What’s the equation for respiration?
C6H12O6 (Glucose) + 6O2 => 6CO2 + 6H2O + Energy
What is aerobic respiration?
Respiration using oxygen
What is anaerobic respiration?
Respiration without oxygen
What is a metabolic pathway?
Series of small, enzyme controlled reactions
What is phosphorylation?
Adding phosphate to a molecule
Example of metabolic pathway:
Respiration or photosynthesis
Example of phosphorylation:
ADP phosphorylated to ATP
What is photo-phosphorylation?
Adding phosphate to a molecule using light
What is photolysis?
Using light to split a molecule
What is hydrolysis?
Using water to split a molecule
What is decarboxylation?
Removal of carbon dioxide from a molecule
What is dehydrogenation?
Removal of hydrogen from a molecule
What’s a redox reaction?
Reactions involving oxidation and reduction
OIL RIG:
Oxidation Is Loss (of electrons or hydrogen, or gain of oxygen).
Reduction Is Gain (of electrons or hydrogen, or loss of oxygen).
What’s a co-enzyme?
Molecule that aids function of enzyme
How do co-enzymes usually work?
Transfers a chemical group from one molecule to another
Which co-enzyme is used in photosynthesis?
NADP
How does NADP work?
Transfers hydrogen from one molecule to another (reduces or oxidises)
Which co-enzymes are used in respiration?
NAD, co-enzyme A (CoA), FAD
How do NAD and FAD work?
Transfer hydrogen from one molecule to another (reduce or oxidise)
How does co-enzyme A work?
Transfers acetate between molecules