Module 5 Flashcards
Phosphorylation
The transfer of energy when a phosphate group is moved between molecules
Pigment
An organic compound that reflects specific light wavelengths producing color to plant or animal cells
Chlorophyll
A group of pigments (mostly composed of chlorophyll a and chlorophyll b) found in algae, green plants, and cyanobacteria. It is necessary for photosynthesis, allowing for the absorption of energy from light
Stroma
Gel-like fluid found inside the inner membrane of a chloroplast
Thylakoid
Dick-shaped sac suspended in the stroma of chloroplasts. It is the site of the light reaction of photosynthesis
Grana
Stacks of thylakoids
Photosystem
A cluster of chlorophyll and other molecules in the thylakoid membrane that absorbs light energy
Electron transport chain
A series of electron-carrying molecules within a membrane that transfer electrons and release energy at each transfer
Aerobic
Requiring oxygen
Anaerobic
Without oxygen
Glycolysis
The first stage of cellular respiration where glucose is split in half. Glycol- means to do with sugar, and -lysis means breakdown
Krebs cycle
The stage of cellular respiration where carbon dioxide is used to complete the breakdown of pyruvic acid molecules, releasing energy
Fermentation
A cellular process producing ATP without oxygen
Where is energy stored in ATP?
In the bonds of the phosphate groups
Why is ATP better suited to provide the energy for cellular activities than glucose?
Because ATP doesn’t hold as much energy as glucose but still gives enough energy. Glucose holds a lot of energy but doesn’t give an appropriate amount of energy needed, resulting in glucose saving it
What is the benefit of the pigments in photosynthesis?
They absorb, transmit, or reflect certain colors of light that can either produce energy or be deflected, which turns the plant into that color
If you wanted to grow plants in a room with no windows, what colors of light would you choose to shine on the plants to maximize their photosynthetic potential?
Blue and red lights because chlorophyll absorbs blue + red light wavelengths and reflects green light wavelengths
What are the products of the light reactions?
ATP