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
true or false
The energy from the light breaks apart the oxygen to create the energy.
true
Light Independent reactions _____________________________________.
can take place in the light or the dark
What happens in light independent reactions?
- Carbon dioxide is used
- ATP used
- Glucose is produced
The light independent reactions occurs in the ___________ of the chloroplasts
stroma
What is the light independent reactions also known as?
Calvin Cycle
What factors effect photosynthesis?
temperature , light intensity , amount of water , carbon dioxide concentration
the chemical breakdown of glucose to provide energy for the cell
Cellular respiration
C6H12O6 + O2 + CO2 + H2O + ATP
What equation is this for?
Cellular respiration or photosynthesis ?
Cellular respiration
CO2 + H2O + light + C6H12O6 + O2
Photosynethesis or cellular respiration
Photosynthesis