Energetics - Photosynthesis Flashcards
1
Q
Carotenoids
A
- carotene
- xanthophyll
2
Q
Carotene
A
-reds and oranges
3
Q
Xanthophyll
A
-yellow
4
Q
Pigments
A
- chlorophyll
- carotenoids
- shape of chlorophyll/carotenoids capture specific wavelengths of light
5
Q
Process of photosynthesis
A
6CO2 + 6H2O + Light Energy = C6H12O6 + 6O2
- light reaction
- dark reaction
6
Q
Chlorophyll
A
- a and b
- doesn’t absorb green light
7
Q
Light reaction
A
Sun energy + H2O –> energy (ATP&NADPH) + O2
8
Q
Dark reaction
A
CO2 + energy (NADPH&ATP) –> carbohydrates