Photosynthesis And Cellular Respiration Flashcards
1
Q
Pigment definition
A
A compound that absorbs light
2
Q
What is chlorophyll?
A
The pigment responsible for the green color of plants
3
Q
What are carotenoids?
A
Red/orange pigment also found in plant leaves
4
Q
Which organelle does photosynthesis?
A
Chloroplast
5
Q
What is ATP?
A
Adenosine Triphosphate
6
Q
What is ATP used for?
A
It powers a cell
7
Q
Explain how ATP stores and releases energy
A
ATP stores energy in the triphosphate chain, which is released when one of the phosphate breaks of the chain creates ADP(Aenosine Diphosphate)
8
Q
What are the 2 types of fermentation?
A
Alcohol fermentation
Lactic acid fermentation
