Photosynthesis Flashcards
What does photos mean in Photosynthesis?
Light
What does synthesis mean in Photosynthesis?
Manufacture
It is what photosynthetic organisms or plants are called
Autotrophs
Are regular animals who cannot produce their own food
Heterotrophs
It is where photosynthesis takes place
The leaf
IS found at the underside of the leaf blade where carbon dioxide enters and oxygen exits the leaf
Stoma/Stomata
Energy-carrying molecule found in the cells of all living things. Captures chemical energy obtained from the breakdown of food
ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate)
Organic compound composed of adenosine and two phosphate groups. Converted to ATP for the storage of energy
ADP (Adenosine Diphosphate)
A coenzyme that functions as a universal electron carrier, accepting electrons and hydrogen atoms to form NADPH
NADP+ (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide Phosphate)
Reduced version of NADP+, which serves as a proton donor and electron carrier
NADPH (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide Phosphate)
The stage that occurs in the granum. Specifically, the thylakoid membrane. Produces oxygen
Light Dependent Reaction
Products of Light Dependent Reaction
ATP
NADP
O2
Three Stages of Calvin Cycle
Carbon Fixation
Reduction
Regeneration
A five carbon initiator molecule of Calvin Cycle
RUBP (Ribulose Bisphosphate)
Enzyme involved in the first major step of carbon fixation
RUBISCO (Ribulose – 1,5 – Bisphosphate Carboxylase – Oxygenase)