Photosynthesis Flashcards
Troph
Feeding
Hetero
Other
Photosynthesis
The making of glucose (C6H12O6) from the raw materials, CO2 and H2O using light energy from the sun that is trapped by chlorophyll molecule O2 is given off as a by-product
Radiant energy
Energy sourced from sun
Organic
A compound that contains a carbon chain, the carbon comes form CO2
Photolysis
The splitting of water
Reactive
Gets involved in reactions
Soluble
Changes the water concentration which upsets the osmotic balance of cells
Dependent variable
What is changed
Controlled variable
The variables held constant
Destarched leaf
No starch present
Calvin Cycle
A series of enzyme controlled reactions combining high energy hydrogen with CO2 to form glucose
Variegated leaves
Leaves that are patterned with cream and green areas
Photochemical
1st stage= light independent stage
Phosphorylation
Process which forms high-energy molecule, ATP