Energetics - Photosynthesis Flashcards

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Carotenoids

A
  • carotene

- xanthophyll

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Carotene

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-reds and oranges

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Xanthophyll

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-yellow

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Pigments

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  • chlorophyll
  • carotenoids
  • shape of chlorophyll/carotenoids capture specific wavelengths of light
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Process of photosynthesis

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6CO2 + 6H2O + Light Energy = C6H12O6 + 6O2

  • light reaction
  • dark reaction
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Chlorophyll

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  • a and b

- doesn’t absorb green light

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Light reaction

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Sun energy + H2O –> energy (ATP&NADPH) + O2

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Dark reaction

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CO2 + energy (NADPH&ATP) –> carbohydrates

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