photosynthesis Flashcards
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photosynthesis
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conversion of solar energy to chemical energy in a form that can be utilized by living organisms
2
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light dependent reaction
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must have light
3
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light independent reaction (calvin cycle)
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can occur in light or dark (usually in the light)
4
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photosynthesis equation
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6 CO2 + 6H20+ light=>C6H12O6 + 6O2
5
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stroma
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refers to the colorless fluid surrounding the grana within the chloroplast
6
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grana
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stacks of strucutres called thylakoids
7
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thylakoids
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pouch like sacs that are bound to a membrane in the chloroplasts of a plant cell. Contain chlorophyll that absorbs light
8
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in light condition
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CO2 production (light reaction of photosynthesis)
respiration (O2 consumption)
9
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dark condition
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respiration (O2 consumption)
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