Photosynthesis Flashcards

1
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Troph

A

Feeding

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2
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Hetero

A

Other

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3
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Photosynthesis

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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

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4
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Radiant energy

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Energy sourced from sun

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5
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Organic

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A compound that contains a carbon chain, the carbon comes form CO2

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6
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Photolysis

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The splitting of water

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7
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Reactive

A

Gets involved in reactions

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8
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Soluble

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Changes the water concentration which upsets the osmotic balance of cells

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9
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Dependent variable

A

What is changed

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10
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Controlled variable

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The variables held constant

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11
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Destarched leaf

A

No starch present

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12
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Calvin Cycle

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A series of enzyme controlled reactions combining high energy hydrogen with CO2 to form glucose

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13
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Variegated leaves

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Leaves that are patterned with cream and green areas

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14
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Photochemical

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1st stage= light independent stage

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15
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Phosphorylation

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Process which forms high-energy molecule, ATP

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16
Q

Anoxi

A

Without oxygen

17
Q

Carbon sink

A

Ana area which absorbs CO2 from the atmosphere

18
Q

Ppm

A

Parts per million

19
Q

Enzymes denature

A

Enzymes being proteins have their shape changed by excess heat, I.e. They are denatured, which will prevent them from working

20
Q

Greenhouse

A

A structure, like a house with transparent/ translucent roof and sides

21
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Auto

A

Self