photosynthesis essentials Flashcards
what is photosynthesis
the process where energy from light is used to make glucose from water and carbon dioxide in plants
what is the symbol equation for photosynthesis
6CO2 + 6H2O ->
C6H12O6 + 6O2
what is a metabolic pathway
a series of small reactions controlled by enzymes
what is phosphorylation
adding a phosphate to a molecule when ATP is broken down to ADP
what is photophosphorylation
using light to add a phosphate
what is photolysis
the splitting of a molecule using light
what is hydrolysis
the splitting of a molecule using water
what is decarboxylation
the removal of carbon dioxide from a molecule
what is dehydrogenation
the removal of a hydrogen atom from a molecule
what is oxidation
loss of electrons
what is reduction
gain of electrons
what is a coenzyme
aids the function of an enzyme
how do coenzymes work
transferring a chemical group from one molecule to another
