Photosynthesis Flashcards
1
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Photosynthesis
A
The production of carbohydrate (glucose) from carbon dioxide and water using light energy trapped by chlorophyll.
2
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Energy carriers
A
molecules that carry energy from one location to another
3
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Phosphorylation
A
When ADP forms ATP from energy being provided
4
Q
Photolysis
A
Water is split
5
Q
Chloroplast
A
Where photosynthesis occurs in the plant cell
6
Q
Autotrophic
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Can produce its own food
7
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Cyclic Pathway
A
Goes around in a circle and starts again and again
8
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Non-Cyclic Pathway
A
Electrons do not return
9
Q
ATP
A
Supply energy for the dark stage reactions
10
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NADPH
A
Supply protons and energised electrons for the dark stage reactions
11
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Anabolic reaction
A
Small molecules built into larger ones
12
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Stroma
A
Where photosynthesis takes place in the chloroplast
