Cell Energy Flashcards
What does ATP stand for?
Adenosine Triphosphate
Where do we get cell energy?
At the cellular level ATP
Where does the cell get its fuel?
ATP
Where is the energy stored in ATP
The bonds
What does ATP break down into? (two)
ADP»_space; AMP
The process by which some autotrophs make food by using inorganic molecules as an energy source (a type of photosynthesis)—
Chemosynthesis
The process by which most autotrophs make food by using light energy from the sun–
Photosynthesis
Equation for photosynthesis–
CO2 + H2O + light»_space; C6H12O6 + O2
Word form of equation–
Carbon dioxide + water + light»_space; energy + glucose + oxygen
Green pigment found in chloroplast that absorbs light energy–
Chlorophyll
Chrolophyll absorbs the ____________.
sunlight
The roots take in ____________.
water
Light dependent reactions _______________________________________.
depend on light
Light energy is stored in the _____________ of the chloroplasts.
grana
What happens in light dependent reactions?
- Light energy is stored in the grana of the chloroplast
- ATP is produced
- Water is split into oxygen and hydrogen
- Oxygen gas is formed