Mensual Exam May Flashcards
When does energy is released?
When we remove a phospate from the phosphate group = 3 phosphates - 1 phosphate= energy is released
When does ATP turns into ADP?
When energy is released
Carbohydrates are :
The most commonly molecules for the break down of ATP
What is photosynthesis?
Process in which plants produce sugars to store chemical energy
Photosynthetic organisms are:
Plants, because they produce their own food
Where does plants obtain energy for photosynthesis?
From sunlight
What is chlorophyll?
Is a molecule that absorbs light energy in plants
Where does chlorophyll can be found?
In organelles called called chloroplasts
How many stages does photosynthesis have?
Two stages: light-dependent and light- independent reaction
In what consists light-dependent reaction? (Stage 1)
Occurs in thylakoids (grana) IN: Sunlight and water (H2O) OUT: Oxygen (02) Energy is transferred for the light- independent reaction to occur ⚡️⤵️ ➕➡️ Oxygen.
In what consists light-independent reaction? (Stage 2)
Occurs in stroma- Energy comes from Light-dependent (stage 1)
IN: Carbon dioxide CO2
OUT: Sugar
Carbon dioxide ➡️ Sugars
What is the final ecuation of photosynthesis?
Water+ sunlight +Carbon dioxide ➡️ Oxygen+ sugar
6H2O + sunlight+6O2+ C6H12O6
For the breakdown of ATP, what needs to happen first?
Glycolysis must take place first
In what consists Glycolysis?
- anaerobic processes (does not require oxygen)
- takes place in cytoplasm
- splits glucose into two three-carbon molecules
- produces two ATP molecules.
What is ATP?
It’s a molecule that carries energy that comes from the breakdown of food
